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April 3
Home brokers try to tap Maine millennials
Trends vary from older generations, surveys show
By William Hall Across the country, the millennial generation—roughly speaking, people born in the 1980s and 1990s—now dominates home-buying decisions that shape the future of many communities. In Maine, where residents are older on average than those of any other U.S. state, millennial buyers play an especially pivotal role. That influence drew an audience of nearly 100 to a February…
March 27
On the record with… Acadia National Park’s Kevin Schneider
Can popularity be managed so park remains accessible?
By Laurie Schreiber Due to its popularity and accessibility to large population centers, Acadia National Park visitation continues to grow (although more slowly—1 percent in 2018, compared with 7 percent…
March 21
North Haven school gets personal with students
High school launches personal learning plans with student, parents, teachers
By Courtney Naliboff High school students at Maine’s smallest K-12 public school will start the 2019-2020 school year with something new: a personal learning plan. North Haven Community School staff…
March 20
From 'cradle' to 'grave': Mining the Ed Coffin Collection
Late photograph collector had images documenting ‘births’ and ‘deaths’ of ships
One doesn’t have to be from Maine to become smitten with its maritime history. Ed Coffin’s collection of more than 2,500 photographs, compiled over a period of more than 60…
March 20
The merits of living on Vinalhaven when illness strikes
Cancer is a frightening diagnosis, but a caring community helps
By Phil Crossman Late last year I began to experience a pronounced discomfort in my abdomen and, towards the end of the year, on several occasions, it became much more…
March 20
Waypoints Forum envisions a more welcoming, diverse Maine
Speakers cover the waterfront, from salmon farming to concert venues
By Tom Groening Despite being in the depths of winter—or maybe because of it—a Feb. 8 gathering in Portland saw a host of forward-looking ideas aired that may shape the…
March 19
Gone squiddin' in Galilee
Calamari is Rhode Island's official state appetizer, and the fishery is sustainable
By Ari Snider Capt. Kevin Jones has been fishing out of the Port of Galilee, in southern Rhode Island, for a long time. “You know, I’m 63, and I started…
March 18
Luke’s Lobster now operating from Boothbay’s Sea Pier
Partnership aims to protect working waterfront access
Luke’s Lobster, an international chain of restaurants founded by Cape Elizabeth native Luke Holden in 2009, has announced it will operate a seafood buying station in Boothbay Harbor. The company…
March 13
How do we bring a feminist approach to our work?
Assumptions about relationships, power must be rethought
By Rob Snyder My daughter’s favorite new baseball cap has nothing to do with sports. It is light blue with the word “Feminist” embroidered across the front in hot pink. Her enthusiasm…
March 13
New Peaks Island ferry stirs stormy waters
Casco Bay Lines seeking larger boat, but locals worry about impact
By William Hall The trip from the Portland waterfront to Peaks Island is short—less than three miles due east. The Machigonne II, a 399-passenger ferry operated by Casco Bay Lines, makes…
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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