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July 21
Portland’s ‘ReCode’ reflects climate realities
Land use codes updated after 60 years
In October 1957, national newspaper headlines announced that Jimmy Hoffa had been elected president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and the Soviet Union had successfully launched its satellite, Sputnik 1, into Earth’s orbit. Local headlines noted the less remarkable news that the city of Portland had updated its land use code. It would be more than 60 years before…
July 21
Adventures with a colonoscopy
Sometimes ‘the end of all meals’ needs attention
“Have you had a colonoscopy?” asked Owen, one of our health center’s physician assistants. I was in for a mild gastric complaint. I probably rolled my eyes. I explained how…
July 21
Rituals with fire and water
A major age milestone is marked appropriately
So I turned 40. This was inevitable, and quite predictable—having been born in 1981, I would certainly turn 40 in 2021. But it’s still strange to say: I am now…
July 21
U.N. report on ocean goes beyond warning
Data drill into wide variety of health metrics
Earlier this year, the United Nations announced the publication of its second World Ocean Assessment, presented as “the only comprehensive global analysis that looks at social, environmental, demographic, and economic…
July 21
Getting to know our greenery
And our red, blue, purple, gold…
Wildflowers of Maine Islands: The Downeast and Acadia Coasts By Glen H. Mittelhauser; University of Maine Press, 2021 Every April and May in Maine the world starts to turn color…
July 21
Urban stories told with an urban attitude
Collection gathers Minot stories from last 30 years
Why I Don’t Write and Other Stories By Susan Minot; 176 pages, hardcover, $25. In American short fiction of the past 50 or 60 years, there is to my ear…
July 21
MMA training voyage underway
Stops include East Coast ports
[caption id="attachment_26429" align="alignnone" width="600"] Stops include East Coast ports[/caption] PHOTOS: COURTESY MAINE MARITIME ACADEMY Maine Maritime Academy students, officers, faculty, and crew departed Castine on April 19, aboard the training…
July 21
Capt. Spear joins ferry fleet
Newest vessel named for ferry service’s first employee
[caption id="attachment_26421" align="alignright" width="450"] The view from the catwalk.[/caption] PHOTOS BY MICHELE STAPLETON The Capt. Richard G. Spear, the Maine State Ferry Service’s newest vessel, was launched April 9 at…
July 15
The weight of Memorial Day settles on island
Traditions and rituals are tied to deep truths
How interesting that Memorial Day should occur in spring. North Haven observes the day with a somber procession through the village, from the American Legion Hall to the ferry ramp.…
July 15
Maine’s mixed grades on air pollution
Lung Association releases ‘State of the Air’ report
This year’s “State of the Air” report from the American Lung Association finds that Maine reported mixed results for air pollution throughout its counties and metro areas. Both Bangor and…
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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