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Where Civil War veterans once gathered, their service is preserved
Fifth Maine Museum on Peaks Island offers multi-faceted history
Tariffs would pinch lobster markets
Cross-border trade is fluid for lobster
Of books and boats—Brooklin library to host maritime research center
WoodenBoat archives will stay local, thanks to Jon Wilson
Alcohol and fishing don’t have to be partners
The stress, worry, and physical toll can all lead to abuse
Smart housing: focus on density and character
Island challenges highlight creative approach
A home for all
Island Institute building out housing work
Finally, a plan to remediate Penobscot River mercury
Trust can tap $187 million and more for clean-up efforts
Coast Guard in the fog over buoys
Mariners complain about navigational aid removal
More testing in the works for on-demand lobster gear
Data, different technologies are advancing
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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