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September 22
Legislature, governor pass offshore wind bill
Proponents say ‘guardrails in place’ to protect Gulf of Maine
In what proponents describe as a way to jumpstart a new offshore wind industry for Maine, the legislature passed and Gov. Janet Mills signed into law LD 1895, “An Act Regarding the Procurement of Energy from Offshore Wind” on July 27. The coalition of groups that support the bill say it will generate not only a historic investment in affordable…
September 22
A curated coast—stories preserved and amplified
‘First Coast’ collaboration in Stonington through mid-October
If you visit 44 North Coffee’s Stonington location through mid-October, you’ll notice something different about the beloved cafe. This year, 44 North is hosting an exhibit of photographs, audio stories,…
September 22
A delicate dance between sea and land
Salt marshes absorb sea level rise—until they don't
Behind the forested dunes of Popham Beach, where the Kennebec River finally meets the sea, is an extensive salt marsh. Great blue herons hunt for eels amid blooms of sea…
September 22
Electric outboards show their stuff
Island Institute, Pendleton Yacht Yard partner on project
In an effort to “electrify the working waterfront” in Maine, staff from Island Institute (publisher of The Working Waterfront) along with Gabe Pendleton, owner of Pendleton Yacht Yard on Islesboro,…
September 22
Don't let the dogfish bite
Bycatch repellent would help fishermen
“Dog!” whoops Ben Gowell as he reels in his line 12 miles offshore, pulling up a spiny dogfish from nearly 300 feet down. The dogfish, well-known among recreational and commercial…
September 21
Rockland gallery featuring Ralston images
Limited-edition print show opens Aug. 18
Blue Raven Gallery at 374 Main Street in Rockland announces its first collaborative exhibition on Aug. 18 with an opening reception 5-7 p.m. featuring the pre-eminent Maine photographer Peter Ralston…
September 21
My happy Maine anniversary
Forty years after arriving, the love remains
As I write this in early August, it’s a couple of days away from the 40th anniversary of our moving to Maine. I’m not expecting the governor to make the…
September 21
A history worth celebrating
Island Institute’s 40th prompts look ahead
When I joined Island Institute as president a little over three months ago, we were preparing for our 40th birthday as an organization serving Maine’s islands and coastal communities. We…
September 21
Let’s return to a native view of resources
Wabanaki model worked for 12,000 years
The Wabanaki nations have an excellent history of sustainable resource management. Before colonizers dominated the resources of this area in the 1600s, the Wabanakis had lived here for 12,000 years,…
September 20
What is driving right whales to extinction?
Answers emerge from trend lines, patterns
When I was a child, I listened to Smoky Bear tell us, “Only YOU can prevent forest fires!” That was a clear and direct message but it was wrong. This…
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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