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2019

Proposed clam study shot down by Eastport committee, council

Despite significant audience applause and apparent support for a soft-shelled clam research study proposed by Downeast Institute (DEI) Executive Director Brian Beal at the August 14 Eastport City Council meeting, at a September 4 special council meeting held to discuss infrastructure projects,...

2019

St. Stephen set to weather loss of 65 jobs at mill

St. Stephen will overcome the loss of about 65 jobs at the Arauco forestry mill, Mayor Allan MacEachern and others say. The company cites high costs for wood and natural gas and distance from markets as reasons to stop making particle-board in St. Stephen by the end of the year.

2019

Fishermen and regulators spar over whale rules

Lobster fishermen sparred with fishery regulators and conservationists over proposed rules to limit endangered right whale entanglements in fishing gear during an August 12 meeting at the University of Maine at Machias.

2019

Local officials concerned about conserved land's impact on taxes

“Benefits may be felt statewide,” says Judy East, "but the impact is felt locally.

2019

Urchin fishermen upset by DMR’s cuts

Some sea urchin fishermen Downeast are upset about the cuts made to the upcoming season for eastern Maine, Zone 2, by the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR), arguing they are excessive.

2019

Water bottling proposal stirs debate in tribe

An ongoing $35 million proposal to tap an aquifer at Indian Township and bottle the water, which could generate $10 million a year for the Passamaquoddy Tribe, is continuing to stir debate among tribal members, particularly at Sipayik, where there are concerns about the deal that includes...

2019

Fishermen face bait crisis

The bait crisis facing Maine's lobster fishermen is causing them to cut expenses and might lead to a drop in the state's overall harvest, as fishermen set their traps later this spring and may take them up earlier in late fall.