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October 23
Nantucket as symbol of undesirable island fate
Dismissing its conspicuous qualities may miss important lesson
By Tom Groening A year ago, my wife and I returned to Nantucket to celebrate our 35th anniversary. It was our first time back since I began working at the Island Institute, and so it was with different eyes that I took in the beauty, the history, the wealth, and the “islandness” of this community 30 miles out to sea.…
October 23
New Eastport breakwater ready to welcome marine activity
Facility built to be used by fishing boats, cargo vessels, and cruise ships
By Jacqueline Weaver Finishing touches on the new $15 million breakwater in Eastport were due to be completed Nov. 1 with the installation of floats alongside a new pier that provides…
October 23
Waves of change in Boothbay Harbor, Popham
Waterfront developments in both communities pending, or may be pending
The broad sands of Popham Beach have been battered by storms in recent years, diminishing the distance between dunes and the ocean. But according to a story in the Bangor…
October 2
Deer Isle native finds career in young adult, children's literature
Anica Mrose Rissi is author of Anna, Banana series
Anica Mrose Rissi is an accidental writer. Growing up on Deer Isle, she moved to the bigger world while attending Yale University in New Haven, Conn., then moved on to…
October 2
Estuary Beat: St. George clam flats, Saco River islands, and sturgeon
Pollution closes clam flats in the St. George River Shellfish harvesting areas in the St. George River, which runs from Waldo County to Knox County, were closed in early September…
October 2
Facebook feedback: What our readers say about Maine and hurricanes
Should the state mandate preparedness?
Maine may be relatively safe from hurricanes, but warming waters could change that status. We certainly are not immune from sea level rise. So, what should Maine's response be? We…
October 2
Fall’s harvest on the islands is self-serve
Ask permission, or be prepared to suffer the consequences
Two of the things I really appreciate about the island this year are the plentitude of apples everywhere and the fact that my own garden still has a few things…
October 2
In praise of pollock
A very versatile and easy to use whiteish fish
Recently, I learned that pollock is underappreciated in Maine, and probably elsewhere, too. Poor old pollock; that has been its life story. The main problem with pollock is and has…
October 2
King Tide Farm takes root on Vinalhaven
New islanders pick up reins from Sparkplug Farm
Abby Proctor greets her customers at the Vinalhaven flea market with a bright smile and a friendly demeanor. She is soft-spoken and easy-going as she makes change and describes her…
October 2
Monhegan’s music man brings live performance, film, art shows
Dylan Metrano’s connection as musician, record company operator enliven island scene
Two worlds loom large in Dylan Metrano’s life—music and Monhegan Island. A native of Newburyport, Mass., Metrano, 42, has been visiting Monhegan every summer since he was 7 years old.…
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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