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October 18
Dear islands: Thanks for showing us so much
Great Lakes island communities offer solutions, serve as model
Jon W. Allan is director of the Michigan Office of the Great Lakes, an organization the Island Institute, publisher of The Working Waterfront, has partnered with in recent years. By Jon W. Allan Many people ask why we focus our work on the Great Lakes islands. “There are so few people there,” they say. Or, they remind us, folks on islands…
October 18
Early numbers show tourism generally up statewide
Repeat visitation continues to mark success of promotion efforts
By Laurie Schreiber To date, 2018 has been a generally strong tourist year, up from 2017 and continuing a positive trend of the past decade. “In a recent survey of…
October 17
‘High seas’ threatened by lack of regulation, ocean researcher says
David Shaw urges more scientific inquiry into the waters 200 miles offshore
During introductions at the Aug. 28 installment of “Coffee and Conversation,” a summer series at Bar Harbor’s College of the Atlantic, a joke was made about the school’s opening session…
October 17
Energy policy question draws contrast in gubernatorial forum
Seafood industry boosters hosted Oct. 4 candidate event in Rockland
By Tom Groening Pundits have characterized Maine’s four-way gubernatorial campaign as low-key, and the nature of an Oct. 4 candidate forum in Rockland bore out that observation. Independents Alan…
October 17
Swan’s Island looks to diversified ocean economy
Three entrepreneurs dive into oysters, kelp as hedge against decline in lobster
DALE JOYCE/HARBORVIEW STUDIO Jason and Jamie Matthews. By Jennifer Helman Ask a financial expert for the key to a successful portfolio and the response will be “diversification.” Having a…
October 12
Let’s understand our rural communities as islands
Lessons to be learned, opportunities to work together can follow
I believe the number of islands in the U.S. is growing, and here’s why. Across rural America people are feeling isolated—remote, beyond the care and concern of others, cut off…
October 9
Islesboro recharges for energy independence
Fourth annual energy conference focuses on practical steps
Technological innovations like electric cars, photovoltaic panels, air-source heat pumps, and micro-grids can stir up a lively discussion at a gathering like the fourth annual Islesboro Energy Conference, hosted on…
October 1
A two-wheeled adventure along the Gaspé Peninsula
Swan’s Island resident ventures on solo motorcycle trip
DONNA WIEGLE Steep cliffs dominate the scenery. There’s a saying that goes, “Life is short; take the trip, buy the shoes, eat the cake.” In my case, life…
October 1
Defending the nation Downeast
Post-Cold War, military installations in Cutler and Prospect Harbor remain
By Tom Walsh Among the people working dawn to dusk on the Downeast coast are those whose bosses are in the Pentagon. The rich history of the 20th century Cold War…
October 1
Herring, once king on coast, now worries regulators
Species fed key industry, but stock assessment portend uncertain future
The old labels tell a story. A lion leaps across Mansfield Packing Co.’s Golden Lion branded can of French-style sardines. A devil with spiked tail and, oddly, tie and lapels…
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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