Edward French, The Quoddy Tides, Author at Bangor Daily News

Maine’s only ocean-farmed salmon grower to buy out competitor for $158M

by Edward French, The Quoddy Tides July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

On June 30 Cooke Inc. announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the salmon-farming operations of Mowi Canada East.

State picks contractor for $25M Lubec breakwater project

by Edward French, The Quoddy Tides June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

Eastport airport hangar owners push back after city sends out eviction notices

by Edward French, The Quoddy Tides May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

Calais hospital is shedding staff

by Edward French, The Quoddy Tides May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

Down East Maine’s last shingle mill keeps on sawing

by Edward French, The Quoddy Tides April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

$45M Lubec breakwater project to go out to bid after a 9-year wait

by Edward French, The Quoddy Tides March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

Peroxide leak reported at Woodland Pulp mill

by Edward French, The Quoddy Tides March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

Developer wants to build underwater AI data center Down East

by Edward French, The Quoddy Tides March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Eastport may dredge harbor so large cruise ships can dock

by Edward French, The Quoddy Tides October 3, 2025October 3, 2025

Customs and Border Protection wants Eastport to give it free office space

by Edward French, The Quoddy Tides August 21, 2025August 21, 2025

Owner will rebuild fire-damaged Machias motel

by Edward French, The Quoddy Tides January 15, 2025January 15, 2025

Cruise ships plan to bring 55K visitors to Eastport this year

by Edward French, The Quoddy Tides January 2, 2025January 2, 2025

Police and Courts

Remains of missing Maine paddleboarder found in Canada

by Edward French, The Quoddy Tides November 25, 2024November 25, 2024

Auditor shortage is creating a backlog for Maine towns

by Edward French, The Quoddy Tides October 15, 2024October 15, 2024

Wreath-making company acquires former Down East mill building

by Edward French, The Quoddy Tides October 15, 2024October 15, 2024

Police and Courts

Canada’s sanction of 4 Passamaquoddy fishermen heats dispute over tribal fishing rights

by Edward French, The Quoddy Tides October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

Feds award preliminary permit for Down East tidal project

by Edward French, The Quoddy Tides October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

Scientist believes more great white sharks are swimming Down East

by Edward French, The Quoddy Tides August 31, 2024August 31, 2024

Police and Courts

Search continues for paddleboarder missing Down East

by Edward French, The Quoddy Tides August 6, 2024August 6, 2024