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  • A small public park space in North Haven.
    April 25

    Public spaces are good for the economy

    When a community provides things to do, people are more likely to stay, relocate or return to that place.

    Jane Lafleur

    Media

  • Darron Collins, left, in Japan.
    March 23

    Education was factor in Fukushima disaster

    Osakikamijima is about a third the size of Mount Desert Island and home to 8,000 year-round residents.

    Darron Collins

    Media

  • Roque Bluffs in Washington County
    January 21

    Washington County's population challenges point to immigration

    Without in-migration, Washington County is facing a future where its population will be lower than it has been in over a century. A shrinking population creates many economic challenges.

    Charles Rudelitch

    Media

  • Stonington harbor at dawn
    November 23

    Going coop—employee ownership sustains business legacy

    The effort to sustain our communities and their economic and civic life for future generations scored a significant victory recently on Deer Isle.

    Rob Brown

    Media

  • Fish prices in Portland in January 2015.
    October 26

    Obama should create marine national monument

    The Conservation Law Foundation has worked for years to permanently protect the remarkable Cashes Ledge area. This biodiversity hotspot provides refuge for a stunning array of ocean wildlife—from Atlantic cod to endangered right whales, bluefin tuna to Atlantic wolf fish—and a rare lush kelp forest.

    Staff Writer

    Media

  • Chebeague Island Hall
    September 23

    How Chebeague Island crossed the digital divide

    We’re proud of our homegrown Internet service, but with the need for even more speed and investment, we need the cooperation of local, state and federal governments, as well as that of FairPoint, which will finally offer Internet on the island.

    David Hill

    Media

  • Maine Sail Freight
    July 16

    Maine Sail Freight offers new way to think about trade

    As founder and director of Greenhorns, a young farmers organization whose mission is to recruit, promote and support the incoming generation of sustainable farms and farmers, I’m pleased about this summer's flagship event, Maine Sail Freight.

    Severine von Tscharner Fleming

    Media

  • Eastport street
    June 15

    Tourism promotion should understand Downeast's needs

    Eastport's downtown has improved dramatically over the past ten years. Investment from both locals and seasonal residents has resulted in attractive downtown with historic buildings and appealing shops. But we need the state's help in promoting our area.

    Michael Morse

    Media

  • fishing boat on rocks.
    March 19

    Don't give up on groundfishing just yet

    With the shift in activity in the Gulf of Maine from groundfish gear to traps, some of the impact from human activity on cod is coming from a different group of fishermen. Traps do catch cod. Is it significant? There isn't a lot of data to suggest it is.

    Glen Libby

    Economic Development, Marine

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