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September 18
Maine lobstermen compete to collect most v-notches
The Billion Egg Challenge highlights long-held conservation practice
By mid-September, with just over a week left to go in the challenge, the team known as Southern Maine Future Catch … was leading the race …
September 18
Self-congratulation won’t help Maine’s future fishermen
Looking back at 50 years of federal fisheries management
… if groundfish rebound, it’s unlikely that the small-scale owner-operators in the lobster fishery who would like to diversify will be able to buy into the system.
September 18
2 young Frenchboro fishermen save captain
The boys refused to listen when he told them to let go
Afterwards, the Town of Frenchboro commended the brothers for what it called “extraordinary courage and decisive action” …
September 18
Lessons in light from Monhegan Island
Ephemeral sweetness
Walking the dirt roads of Monhegan Island for the first time, I felt I was stepping into one of the most uniquely striking communities in the United States.
September 18
A trusted voice on coastal issues
Refining the art of delivering good news
I envision this newspaper as one of those forces that builds, rather than erodes, community strength.
September 18
Tax credits would help revitalize local news in rural Maine
I support local journalism. Do you?
This isn’t just a national trend; while Maine has some excellent local news sources, coverage is patchy at best.
September 18
Back to school (but not for me)
Taking each day of medical leave as it comes
This time, it's just me, my depressed immune system, and a whole lot of time.
September 18
SardineFest returns to Searsport in October
Penobscot Marine Museum will host the event
Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport will hold SardineFest on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free, day-long event celebrates Maine’s sardine industry and the working waterfront…
September 3
Bill to delay new right whale rules advances to Senate
The legislation is backed by Maine lobstermen
The bill, co-sponsored by Rep. Jared Golden of Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, a Democrat, along with Rep. Mike Lawler, (R-New York), received rare bipartisan support, with 10 Democrats crossing the aisle to vote for it.
August 24
Why white sharks are showing up more in Maine
The answer likely lies several decades ago
While that news may alarm some swimmers, it turns out this is largely a conservation success story.
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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