The Working Waterfront newspaper reports on the people and forces that shape Maine’s coastal and island communities. As publisher, Island Institute’s premise is that the cultural, environmental, and community assets here are rare and valuable, and are worth fighting for.
Please join us to support this important nonprofit journalism.
- Community
- People
- Opinion
- Environment
- Marine
- Inter-island News
- Business
- Columns
- Arts
- Education
- Book Review
- Climate Change
- Cranberry Report
- Journal of an Island Kitchen
- Salt Water Cure
- Op Ed
- Reflections
- Observer
- Fathoming
- Field Notes
- Rockbound
- Essay
- Energy
- Editorial
- Letters to the Editor
- In Plain Sight
- Wrack Line
- From The Sea Up
- Dispatches from World Ocean Observatory
April 16
Two paws up—Dog biscuits made with green crabs
UMaine researchers experimenting with recipes to create market for invasive
Angela Myracle’s research is going to the dogs. Or, more accurately, for the dogs. As a scientist with Maine EPSCoR’s Sustainable Ecological Aquaculture Network (SEANET), Myracle looks for innovations in aquaculture. And when the assistant professor of human nutrition at the University of Maine spied dog treats at a local supermarket that were made with lobster from Iceland, she thought, “What about dog biscuits…
April 16
Whale-watching changing with the climate
Fewer whales seen in Maine waters, possibly because of warming ocean
By Tom Walsh Whales are apparently a lot like Goldilocks. These massive marine mammals do not want their habitats to be either “too hot” or “too cold.” Instead, they…
April 16
What lies on the other side of recovery
Life after turning my back on addiction has been a surprise
By Annie Gross Something we don’t talk enough about in addiction is what life is like after you choose sobriety. As a recovering bath salts and heroin addict, I found…
April 11
Canadians try their own alternative lobster bait
Herring shortage is topic at lobstering ‘town meeting’ in Portland
By William Hall While tariffs imposed by China are focusing international attention on the demand for lobster, Maine’s top export product, a forum April 5 in Portland focused international attention…
April 11
Maine is not 'full,' and we need to act
Declining, aging population forces hard decisions on strategy
By Tom Groening Most Mainers know the story of Flagstaff, the town in western Maine that was evacuated and then flooded in 1950 to create a back-up water impoundment for…
April 11
Neighbors, town in stand-off in Machiasport over waterfront access
Town, Land for Maine’s Future were close to securing beach at Bucks Harbor
By Sarah Craighead Dedmon After a year spent finding $300,000 in funds, and securing voter approval and the signatures of 14 heirs, Machiasport selectman Jeff Davis thought the town was…
April 11
Shellfish gets a closer look at fishermen’s forum
Scientific insights on soft-shell clams, mussels explained
By Susie Arnold The first day of the annual Maine Fishermen's Forum, held in early March, is traditionally "Shellfish Day," focusing on Maine's bivalve fisheries. Presentations covering wild harvested bivalves…
April 11
The dream marriage in Maine: ‘Live+Work’ here
State economic development office contracts with Live+Work in Maine to grow work force
By Tom Groening Nate Wildes has the hardest job in Maine. Or maybe it’s the easiest. Or maybe it’s both. Wildes, 28, is tasked with the oh-so-important job of helping…
April 11
The fare that drives our fare
Higher ferry costs have islanders thinking differently about their food
By Sandy Oliver If the Maine State Ferry Service’s latest fare schedule lasts long enough, Islesboro might just figure out how to be more food self-sufficient. “Sustainable” seems to be…
April 11
The Waldo is on its way back in Waldoboro
Iconic theater is being restored by dedicated board, supportive community
By Ari Snider//Photos by Michele Stapleton Something is stirring in downtown Waldoboro. Five years after the venerable Waldo Theatre shut its doors, a new board of directors has mobilized to…
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.
SIGN UP FOR OUR
E-WEEKLY
Get the latest articles from the Working Waterfront delivered to your inbox every week.
SIGN UP NOWTHE WORKING WATERFRONT
LATEST ISSUE
A nonprofit publication of the Island Institute which has been published for over 20 years.
LEARN MORE