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June 24
Second, larger cruise ship bound for Eastport
Port authority plans to put Norwegian Sun at shipping port facility
By Tom Walsh A second massive cruise ship—the 11-deck Norwegian Sun—may soon tie up within the Bay of Fundy at a temporary berth being offered by the Eastport Port Authority. On June 14, the 785-foot cruise ship Oceana Riviera arrived from Miami without passengers, staffed by 131 crew members who remain quarantined onboard due to concerns about COVID-19 transmission. While…
June 23
The last sardine run—a childhood foretelling
A former EPA lawyer contemplates threats to the ocean
Excerpted from Fighting Pollution and Climate Change: An EPA Veteran’s Guide, How to Join in Saving our Life on Planet Earth,by Richard W. Emory Jr.; www.fightingpollutionbook.com;BookLocker Publishing, December 2019 By Richard Emory…
June 19
'An abundance of awesome' for students in local papers
Educators turn to newspapers for lessons in writing, research
By Christa Thorpe In the past few months, teachers all over the globe have seen their email inboxes flooded with educational resources for remote instruction. One teacher’s Twitter comment received…
June 19
'Plague! Plague! Cholera! Go back!'
Former Monhegan resident dramatically warned away tourists
By Tom Walsh Like moths drawn to flame, artists of all stripes—painters, writers, sculptors—have been swarming coastal Maine for more than 100 years. Among painters, think Winslow Homer at Prout’s…
June 19
Appreciate local food producers—especially now
Seafood harvesters, growers: as close to home as it gets
By Sebastian Belle Times like this make one remember what really matters in life. They cause us to refocus on core values and reflect on the essentials: family, friends, and…
June 19
Coast offers climate mitigation potential
Climate Council highlights conserving, restoring ‘blue carbon'
By Susie Arnold Determining Maine’s carbon budget is a key first step in meeting Gov. Janet Mill’s 2019 pledge of achieving carbon neutrality by 2045. Recent estimates coming out of…
June 19
Yearning for a place that's not quite the same
Virus will remake places we love
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.…
June 18
Carolyn Chute returns with character-rich new novel
Icons, thinkers, and heroes populate sprawling work
Review by Tina Cohen In the world of contemporary Maine literature, Carolyn Chute is a prolific and highly original author. Best known for her first novel, subsequently made into a…
June 18
Economy should focus on entrepreneurs
State's strategy must be less reactive, less complacent
By Tom Groening If you had to describe Maine’s economy to someone who had never visited, what would you say? The caveat, of course, is the answer should reflect the…
June 12
Oceania Riviera dwarfs tiny Eastport
Norwegian cruise ship finds safe harbor Downeast
Note: This story was updated June 16. By Tom Walsh//Photos by Leslie Bowman The June 14 arrival of the 785-foot cruise ship Oceania Riviera at its temporary berth on Eastport's downtown breakwater more…
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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