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March 16
A school for 'that kid who just wants to work on the water'
Maine Ocean School, a public magnet high school, plans to open in Searsport area in 2018
There’s a lot of work to be done before it opens its doors, but Eric Jergenson likes to point out that the Maine Ocean School already exists. No, it’s not a figment of his imagination—the public, magnet high school was established by state law in the last legislative session. By the end of the current legislative session in June, the…
March 15
Cranberry Isles approves deal to establish broadband
Town votes 52-4 to spend up to $1.2 million
Another Maine island community moved to secure a high-speed internet future when Cranberry Isles voters supported a plan to borrow up to $1.2 million to establish a broadband network at…
March 15
Sellam Circus School coming to Vinalhaven, coast, this summer
Participants asked to register this month for Vinalhaven camp
A circus arts school recently formed in Biddeford will bring classes to the coast this summer. The Sellam Circus School, founded by Sellam El Ouahabi and Amity Stoddard, will offer…
March 14
Hangover or happy hour? Boothbay region sorts out change
Former vodka distiller’s investments meet mixed reviews
Sustaining economic vitality while maintaining small-town character is an ongoing struggle for Maine’s coastal communities. In the Boothbay region, this dynamic has its own flavor, in part because the towns…
March 9
The trouble with March
And mud is only part of the problem
I hate March. Someone described February as the two-month period between the end of January and the beginning of March, a completely unfair accusation. February is downright charming compared with…
March 8
Launchpad program will help small business owners
Island Institute has suite of programs tailored to island, remote coastal entrepreneurs
The Island Institute’s economic development programming focuses on the idea that interlinked, strong and diverse businesses will make island and remote coastal communities not only sustainable, but help them thrive.…
March 8
Lobster catch at $533 million for 2016
Per-pound value tops $4 for second year
Last year saw another record-setting catch, both in pounds and dollar value, for the Maine lobster fishery. The numbers, announced by the state’s Department of Marine Resources at the March…
March 8
The team within the team also deserves praise
Vinalhaven girls win state basketball championship
The Vinalhaven Lady Vikings, having won this year’s State Class D girls basketball championship in Bangor, brought the cherished Gold Ball trophy home to Vinalhaven. Coach Sandy Nelson and Assistant…
March 1
Unity College fertile ground for green—and blue—recruiters
‘Green’ job fair offerings range from law enforcement to trail work
A first-time visitor to Unity College’s annual “green” career fair might be confused. The gymnasium at the western Waldo County college was peppered with well-groomed men and women in uniform.…
February 15
Bryan's 'Freedom Over Me' earns Newberry honor
Islesford’s Ashley Bryan, the author and artist whose books, illustrations and paintings have reached world-wide audiences, was honored this month for his latest children’s book Freedom Over Me: Eleven Slaves,…
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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