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April 2
Offshore wind is back in motion
Regulators, developer explain process to fishermen
By Tom Groening The perception that Maine’s forays into offshore wind power have been on hold aren’t quite accurate, said Jake Ward of the University of Maine. Under the name New England Aqua Ventus I, the university is pursuing siting a floating wind turbine off Monhegan Island as a test for possible further development. “Someone this morning said this is…
April 2
Rockland’s ‘rise and renewal’ documented in new history
John Bird recounts city’s early years through decline, then revival
John Bird speaks at the Farnsworth Art Museum. PHOTO: JACK SULLIVAN By Tom Groening Today, Rockland is a lively, commercially diverse service center. In summer, tourism dominates the downtown, thanks…
April 1
Island complexity explained by four islanders
The Working Waterfront’s four island columnists answer questions about the complex nature of these communities
By Tom Groening Consider the extremes in how islands are portrayed in literature, film, and on TV. The island setting often is used to show how the very best of community…
March 25
Biddeford: From 19th century mill town to ‘Brooklyn North’
City leaders focused on redeveloping vacant mills, which became assets
By Tom Groening This is the first in a series of stories about coastal towns facing challenges. Most towns would boast about hosting a college, and Biddeford is no different…
March 25
Focus and action during the pandemic
My recent conversations with local leaders reinforce the urgency with which I believe towns must act to secure the health, economic viability, and social fabric of their communities. One of…
March 25
Old bakery serves new Biddeford
Reilly’s retains best of sweet bakery treats
By Sally Noble In a town brimming with youth, Reilly’s Bakery, a Biddeford Main Street institution for 100 years, thrives as an old-fashioned landmark. Confections are packaged with genuine kindness…
March 25
The truth about marine salvage
Southport Island’s Capt. Bruce White explains maritime tradition
By Stephanie Bouchard With two October storms causing havoc across the state, but especially along the coast, a number of boat owners found their boats in trouble—sunk at their docks,…
March 19
What ‘resilient leadership in times of crisis’ means
Our communities can lead, but their challenges are critical
By Rob Snyder Island and coastal communities, and the people who care about them near and far, must pull together right now. Tourism and lobstering, our key economic drivers, are…
March 18
Fishermen’s group wants to raise mental health awareness
Changing climate, resources, ever-present danger produce stress
By Wanda Curtis The Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association has won a $5,000 grant to promote mental health awareness in the commercial fishing industry. Monique Coombs, director of marine programs for…
March 18
Lobster landings again top 100 million pounds
Value of state’s signature seafood at $485 million in 2019
By Tom Groening Despite a summer marked by light hauls, the overall lobster catch for 2019 again cracked the 100-million-pound threshold, the ninth consecutive year to do so. Total landings…
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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