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November 19
And they might make good Christmas presents, too
The best of the best kitchen utensils, old, new, and improved
By Sandy Oliver Whole stores are dedicated to helping cooks do their job. Right after bookstores, and just before yarn shops, kitchen stores are my favorite places to browse, though goodness knows there is not much time for that these days, what with taking fewer mainland trips and many more must-do errands when I do go. And though I might…
November 19
Clean energy reforms will build a stronger Maine
An agenda for seizing efficient, economy-boosting power measures
By Kathleen Meil As the newly elected governor, Janet Mills faces the need to revitalize the Maine’s economy, competitiveness, and overall quality of life while safeguarding its iconic natural resources. This…
November 19
Court rules DOT erred in ferry rate hike
State to host hearing on Nov. 28
The Maine Superior Court has ruled the Department of Transportation failed to follow the correct procedure when it raised fares on the Maine State Ferry Service earlier this year. The…
November 19
Donnie Carlson found his niche on Swan’s Island
Native islander has been making lobster traps for 30 years
DALE JOYCE/HARBORVIEW STUDIO Donnie Carlson By Jennifer Helman/Photos By Dale Joyce Many people in the lobster industry see fishing as a birthright. They fish because their father fished, and maybe…
November 19
Getting from here to there is essential
Economy, quality of life tied to transportation
It’s not the sexiest topic, but transportation policy impact radiates out through many arenas, including economic development, land use planning, population movement, and environmental protection. For part of my tenure…
November 19
Missing islander ripples worry, hope through community
When everyone knows everyone, response to crisis is different
By Barbara Fernald In October, many of us in the Cranberry Isles were badly shaken by the untimely death of Courtney Chaplin, an Islesford community member. When he didn’t show…
November 19
Penobscot River mercury study: $300 million in remediation
Engineering plan considers 12 metric tons in Penobscot River
By Catherine Schmitt The Penobscot River estuary is the largest in Maine, and one of the largest embayments on the East Coast. Islands and rocky shores dominate, but in the…
November 19
Picking up the migratory cues
Strides made in understanding spiny lobster, sea turtle movements
By Allison Carmen Before moving to the Northeast, I spent part of my undergrad training as a National Association of Underwater Instructors research diver. When we weren’t on assignment counting…
November 19
Portland development pressures already tight parking
Two projects to add 180,000-square-feet of offices on peninsula
By Susan Olcott Two developments planned for the peninsula part of Portland will add 180,000-square-feet of office space—and more parking pressure. An Oct. 17 business breakfast forum hosted by the Portland…
November 19
Remembering Kristin Rohrbach-Westra
Island teacher’s impact was shared by students, peers, community
Editor’s note: Kristin Rohrbach-Westra, who had taught at the Chebeague Island School, died Oct. 1. Police reported it was a suicide. The following remembrance was written by Ruth Kermish-Allen, executive…
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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