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2012 Island Journal – Volume 28

View and Download pdf Table of Contents – 2012 Island Journal – Volume 28   From the Helm Islands as Models Philip Conkling — page 5  “The Best Decision We’ve Ever Made” New Families Move to Long Island Judith Paolini — page 8  Thinking like Islands Sustainable Island Living Conference Keynote Speech Excerpts Bill McKibben —… Read more » SEE MORE

2011 Island Journal – Volume 27

v View and Download pdf Table of Contents – 2011 Island Journal – Volume 27 Island Circumambulation A walking tour of the perimeter of Vinalhaven PHIL CROSSMAN — page 8 It’s Not About the Scenery Writing from-and about-Matinicus Island EVA MURRAY — page 16  Holding It Together An interview with Randy Cushman, Captain of F/V ELLA… Read more » SEE MORE

2007 Island Journal – Volume 23

View and Download pdf Table of Contents – 2007 Island Journal – Volume 23 Dedication — page 4 From the Helm Taking Care of the Future — page 5 Fresh Eyes On remote Matinicus, a community comes together By Steve Cartwright — page 8 Rabble-Rousers Islands Coalition organizes to make a difference By David Platt —… Read more » SEE MORE

1988 Island Journal – Volume 5

View and Download pdf Table of Contents – 1988 Island Journal – Volume 5 EDITORIALS — page 3 LOG OF THE FISH HAWK – Philip Conkling — page 4 FISHING Down and Dirty: The Intertidal Subculture – Mike Brown — page 7 Shark Alley – Jane Day — page 10 Farming Silver: Salmon Aquaculture – Philip… Read more » SEE MORE

1986 Island Journal – Volume 3

View and Download pdf Table of Contents – 1986 Island Journal – Volume 3 Letters From the Executive Director, Editors, and Art Director — page 3 Resource Management, Education, Projects, Publications, Membership — page 4  Log of the Fish Hawk, Island Institute Field Work — page 6 Seeing Woods for the Trees: Island Forestry –… Read more » SEE MORE

1984 Island Journal – Volume 1

VIEW and DOWNLOAD PDF Table of Contents – 1984 Island Journal – Volume 1 Letter from the Editor i The Mission of the Island Institute ii Membership iii Educational Programs iv The State of the State-Owned Islands v Photovoltaics vi Lunatic Power vii   ALONG THE ARCHIPELAGO   On the Lamb – Raising Sheep on… Read more » SEE MORE
This image shows a dead whale in Vinalhaven’s Carver’s Harbor in 1918. PHOTO: MAINE MARITIME MUSEUM

Working Waterfront

What created Maine’s brief whaling industry

Menhaden, also referred to as pogies or mossbunkers, are currently one of several species of bait fish used in the lobster industry. Historically, these fish were harvested for entirely different purposes: leather production and agriculture. By the mid-19th century, numerous oil processing plants were established in Maine to refine menhaden into fish oil for leather… Read more » SEE MORE