Island Journal

Art of Penobscot Bay: A Sampling

When my brother David and I set out to select paintings for our fourth collaboration, Art of Penobscot Bay, we wanted to feature as many different locales as possible. There were many, from the wonderful assortment of shoreline towns to a diverse archipelago that includes Criehaven, Matinicus, North Haven, Vinalhaven, Islesboro, Great Spruce Head, and… Read more » SEE MORE

Island Journal

Everybody Has Got a ‘Bajupa’ Story

Arthur “Art” Hupper was one of the hardest workers on the St. George Peninsula. According to his son David, throughout the 1960s and 1970s, a day of work for Art was just that—nearly 24 hours of labor. He would buy lobsters on remote Maine islands like Monhegan and Matinicus and then sell the catch to… Read more » SEE MORE

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