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March 7
Lobster landings, value dipped in 2017
Industry managers say fishery remains strong
Lobster landings and the value of the catch both decreased in 2017, but Department of Marine Resources officials say the fishery remains strong. Almost 111 million pounds of lobster were landed in Maine last year, down from 132 million pounds in 2016 and 122 million pounds in 2015. Landings have exceeded 100 million pounds each year since 2011. The value…
March 3
Ferry service still pondering rate hike
Decision will be made by DOT commissioner
After taking public comment at three public hearings in recent weeks on Islesboro, Vinalhaven, and Swan’s Island, and accepting written submissions through March 2, the Maine State Ferry Service has…
February 15
Washington County business imports new scallop drag
N-Viro Dredge touted as environmentally friendly, easier on bottom and fuel
It’s the difference between a snowplow and a rake. The traditional way of harvesting scallops, the high-value seafood now in season, uses a dredge, or drag. Heavy chains or steel…
February 5
Two scientists win fellowships in Washington D.C.
Formerly with Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries, Farr and Rodrigue named Knauss Fellows
Since 1979, the National Sea Grant College Program has administered one of the nation’s most prestigious marine policy fellowship programs, sending over 1,200 professionals with backgrounds in science, policy, management,…
February 2
Islands I like, others that are navigational hazards
Kitchen design trend may not serve the cook as well as believed
Obviously, I like islands. I live on one and find that I like to vacation on them—Cyprus, England, the Orkneys off Scotland’s north coast, Hawaii, Nova Scotia and Cape Breton,…
February 2
Our golden age of lobster continues, but...
Income down in 2017, but species remains dominant
Last year was disappointing for the lobster fishery, with many fishermen estimating their earnings down an estimated 20 percent to 30 percent compared with 2016. But a look at the…
February 2
Return of menhaden, bigger quotas, good news for Maine
Forage species provides bait, income for lobstermen
Wherever there’s an abundance of Atlantic menhaden along the East Coast, there, too, is an abundance of other wildlife—humpback whales and bottlenose dolphins, striped bass and bluefish, and bald eagles…
February 2
The North Haven effect
Small island population represents itself around the planet
Winter is the time when North Haven’s diaspora spreads far and wide. Sure, the core 350 of us stay put, keeping the lights on at Waterman’s, the school, the store,…
February 2
Yielding to winter weather a wise response
In the depths of the season, beauty and reflection can be found
This winter started off with a bang. As we spent our Christmas holidays with family in Baltimore, we watched the weather reports from home, seeing ice, high winds, and lots…
January 31
Estaury Beat: Plastic pollution, Union River dam, Sheepscot River...
Researchers study plastic pollution in Blue Hill Bay Scientists working for the Marine & Environmental Research Institute have been studying plastic pollution since 2012, and this work was continued by…
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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