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February 26
The Maine coast and islands will continue to lead
The work that succeeds starts with relationships
Eighteen years ago, I sat for the first time on the rugged granite backside of Frenchboro, marveling at the power of the tides and the open water extending to the horizon. I appreciated then, as I do now, that I was there because of the relationships that preceded me and that will last beyond me. I learned early on that…
February 24
Basking shark washes ashore in Bremen
Department of Marine Resources responds to dead fish
A dead basking shark washed ashore in Bremen in early January. The Department of Marine Resources responded to calls from local residents, and marine biologists took tissue samples. According to…
February 10
Coastal legislators focus on climate
Caucus formed by Rep. Blume rallies, educates
When legislators in Congress and the state legislature find common interest—across the bodies in which they serve, and even across party lines—they form groups, known as caucuses. It’s a strategic…
February 9
Massachusetts proposes February to May lobstering ‘pause’
Lawsuits seeking enforcement of whale laws near final phase
A dire decline of North Atlantic right whales and a pair of court rulings are pushing regulators to propose new restrictions on lobstering in New England waters. The proposed regulations…
February 9
‘Digital equity’ opens internet for seniors
Tablet program helps relieve isolation for older users
Les Stanwood is 80 years old and lives in Addison. Although he’s retired, he remains active in his community, serving on the board of a local health agency. The National…
January 28
Fight climate change, but not with CMP corridor
Project will produce only profits and ‘greenwashed’ power
The December/January issue featured a guest column by Orlando Delogu (“Maine must see bigger picture on utility project”) in which he questioned my motives on why I am against the…
December 22
Our readers write... and they have opinions
Letters to the editor tackle everything from Trump to live theater
Traps were ghost towns To the editor: As always, I enjoy reading the Island Institute’s stories. But the “Group works to recycle ‘ghost’ traps” in the September issue came close…
December 9
A star is born on North Haven
North Haven's Barney Hallowell tells the story of how the island got its star
It was Amanda’s idea. She had seen the star on Mount Battie and thought North Haven should have one, too. North Haven is going all out decorating the island to…
December 4
Explaining and bridging Maine’s digital divide
Obstacles include income, rural status, and age
The things people can do from home would be unfathomable to someone 30 years ago. Those with access to broadband can further their education, utilize telehealth, engage in remote work,…
December 4
When winter gets tough, we bake cookies
Quiet beauty of the season inspires turning inward
Ahhhhh. November and December in the Cranberry Isles. I really don’t mind these darker months. I know the light comes back pretty quickly in January and February and there’s something very…
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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