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A painter on Ministers Island
Railroad tycoon Van Horne’s artistic side
Ogunquit museum shows Krasner’s work
First time her paintings have been exhibited in Maine
Community at the heart of resilience plan
MDI's ‘Climate to Thrive’ effort has led to tangible results
Strategies for a climate-ready coast
Nature-based approaches are emerging
Historic buildings live on
Older island structures retain grandeur
Raspberry bounty leads to recipe
It took time, but the harvest is bringing 'clafoutis'
The evolution of taste
Time and age change what we like
Oh for a life on the rolling sea…
Sailing school is a big success
History, fiction tell tale of escaping slavery
Novel includes true story of Maine couple’s help
Island Postcards
EPISODE 10: Keep the Light Shining
Two ambitious young women swam around the entire Island of Isle au Haut during the summer of 2019 to raise money for crucial renovations to the lighthouse.
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