2015
Increase in rabies prompts response
The word "rabies" grabs attention. It conjures images right out of a movie: a rabid dog in a convulsive fit with drool exiting the mouth. Not a pretty sight nor something to be taken lightly.
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2015
Eastport police chief submits resignation
After eight months on the job, Eastport Police Chief Frances LaCoute submitted her resignation on September 17, effective October 15. The decision did not appear to be an easy one for her to make.
2015
CRH addressing financial issues
The financial challenges faced by Calais Regional Hospital (CRH) have been continuing, with the $3.5 million repayment to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) placing an additional strain on the hospital's budget.
2015
Chief suspends vice chief at Pleasant Point
Passamaquoddy Chief Fred Moore of Sipayik has indefinitely suspended, without pay, Vice Chief Vera Francis from her executive duties and responsibilities with the tribal government following her being charged with three misdemeanor offenses that stemmed from a drunk driving charge against...
2015
Projects to east and west could lead to oil spill
Two projects -- from the west and from the east -- that could increase the number of oil tankers in the Bay of Fundy are raising concerns among environmentalists and fishermen about the risks posed to the bay's ecosystem and its fisheries.
2015
Port authority approves loan for Phyto-Charter
The Eastport Port Authority board voted 4-1 on August 31 to provide a $112,000 bridge loan to Phyto-Charter for a payment to the Brewer company that is building the phytosanitation equipment for shipping wood chips through the Port of Eastport.
2015
New programs to address need for firefighters, truck drivers
The lack of firefighters in Washington County and an increased demand for truck drivers for the new St. Croix Tissue plant in Baileyville have led the technical education center in Calais to add programs to meet the area's needs. The St.