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December 20
How Vinalhaven wrestles with the pandemic
Housing, labor, and tourism issues impact island
Reflections is written by Island Fellows, recent college grads who do community service work on Maine islands and in coastal communities through the Island Institute, publisher of The Working Waterfront. When I began my fellowship with Vinalhaven’s town office in September 2020, I came to the island in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The effects of the pandemic were…
December 20
Reflections on the spirit of winter
Winter: Notes and Numina from the Maine Woods By Dana Wilde, North Country Press 2021 Review by Dave Morrison While on a morning walk one early December, author Dana Wilde…
December 20
In the wake of sexual assault
Caitlin Wahrer’s first novel is emotional, suspenseful rollercoaster
The Damage By Caitlin Wahrer (Viking) Review by Carl Little “The dying detective’s house was a tall, dark blue thing with chipping trim and shutters.” That is how Caitlin Wahrer’s…
December 20
Island Institute opposes American Aquafarms permit
Discharge would overwhelm ecosystem
My name is Tony Chatwin. I am the president of the Island Institute. For the reasons set forth below, I am offering this testimony on behalf of the Island Institute…
December 15
A different kind of hauling
As winter approaches, boats are moved to land
PHOTOS BY BILL SAXTON/KELLI PARK For recreational boaters, this is a sad time of year, when the decision is made to have the boat hauled from the harbor by a…
December 14
Salmon farm would be environmental disaster
Adjacent to Acadia, it would also hurt economy
It’s been a year since American Aquafarms—a Norwegian firm backed by speculators that is American in name only—announced plans for a massive industrial salmon farm in Frenchman Bay, right next…
December 14
Frenchman Bay project will help protect maritime heritage
American Aquafarms committed to adhering to rigorous standards
The U.S. is a minor aquaculture producer, ranked 17th on a global scale, but it is the leading global importer of fish and fishery products. Approximately 90 percent of the…
December 14
Affordable around New England
Housing projects in region innovate
Maine is not the only state to grapple with a lack of affordable housing. A combination of aging populations and aging housing stock has created an acute affordable housing shortage…
December 11
Before bridges: River crossings relied on ferries
Boats carried rail cars across the Kennebec River
Once a primary mode of transportation for many Mainers, ferries are more often a fun excursion than a necessity, at least for those who live and work on the mainland.…
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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