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May 20
‘We ain’t quaint’
A noted writer’s tale of settling in a fishing village 60 years ago
The Peninsula, by Louise Dickinson Rich (1958, Lippincott) By Tom Walsh Great books often serve as literary time machines, taking readers back to the way things were. Anyone interested in the ongoing 300-year evolution of modern history and culture of Downeast Maine should make an effort to find what is a sometimes hard-to-find copy, a 1958 memoir by Louise Dickinson Rich. The…
May 17
Adapting to a changing climate means listening
National gathering renewed commitment to rising to challenge
By Sam Belknap Too often, our conversations about climate change turn to doom and gloom as we try to wrap our minds around the magnitude of its impacts and the…
May 17
Biddeford’s Palace Diner serves up chummy foodie experience
Owners continue 100-year-old tradition, but nudge quality into 21stcentury
By Sally Noble For as long as anyone can remember, there’s been a 15-stool Palace Diner in Biddeford—in fact, it’s been there as long as its habitat, a 1927 Pollard…
May 17
Finding community in the strangest of places
Islesboro has shown, and broadened, the definition of community
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. By…
May 17
Food, drink, and music at Vinalhaven’s new Skål
Local entrepreneur Kris Davidson opens ‘speakeasy’
By Courtney Naliboff Vinalhaven’s night life will get a little more vibrant beginning in late May with the opening of Kris Davidson’s speakeasy, Skål. Located at 6 Bodwell Lane, the…
May 17
How islanders kept fit over the winter
Formal to informal activities, everything from volleyball to dance is offered
By Kris Osgood In Maine, the winter months can be long, and that is especially true on the islands where there are fewer amenities than on the mainland. Keeping weight…
May 17
Maine company deploys energy technology in Alaska
ORPC pioneered tidal device in Florida and Eastport
By William Hall//Photos by Michele Stapleton Power-generating technology piloted in Washington County will soon provide a commercial source of electricity in Alaska. The technology’s developer, ORPC Inc., unveiled its…
May 17
Maine lobster fishery agrees to deep cuts to protect whales
Federal regulators will step in if Maine doesn’t achieve 60 percent take reduction
By Patrice McCarron Editor’s note: Patrice McCarron is executive director of the Maine Lobstermen’s Association. This letter was originally sent to association members, and is reprinted with permission. After a…
May 17
The treasure hunter from Woolwich
William Phips salvaged tons of silver and gold
By Chris Timm In 1687, a treasure hunter from Woolwich received the highest honors from the king of England. William Phips was born near the banks of the Back River…
May 16
Every picture tells a story… when it’s digitized
Kevin Johnson and the Penobscot Marine Museum make the past accessible
By Tom Groening In a corner of a windowless brick building on the Penobscot Marine Museum’s Searsport campus, centuries are colliding. It’s where Kevin Johnson, the museum’s photo archivist, works…
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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