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August 25
Summer afternoon's splendors and labors
From ripe peaches to dirty laundry, late summer pulls us in opposite directions
Henry James famously wrote “Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” Summer afternoon. Out in the garden, the peach trees laden with ripe fruit, about to fall off, or turn into a blob of mold. Yes, you can grow peaches in Maine if you have Reliant or Red Havens,…
August 25
The end of an era, the beginning of another
Husband joins ranks of educators on Vinalhaven
The end of this summer marks the end of an era. After five years, Bill Trevaskis is stepping down from the position of programs director at Waterman’s Community Center. Bill,…
August 24
A dozen years of work on ocean acidification paid off
Letting fishermen question scientists led to funding of research
There’s something about the timeframe of 10 to 12 years. I’ve read that you can master something new in this amount of time—and ultimately, if you are brave enough, have four different careers…
August 24
Letters to the editor: Family leave, Portland and kayaking
Congrats on family leave To the editor: The more I know of the Island Institute, the more I respect and appreciate your work. One small part of that work, The…
August 24
Linda Bean goes coop, St. Croix Island erodes
Bar Harbor's B&B debate, South Portland's pesticide ban
It's close to 90 degrees in the Midcoast as this is being written, tourists are strolling the streets of Rockland and for most of them, it’s cooler than the air…
August 24
Making lemonade not from lemons, but from love
Young islander makes a difference in the lives of elders
Island legend, writer and historian Ivan Calderwood left his island home and land to the town of Vinalhaven for the purpose of providing a home for older islanders no longer…
August 24
Medical emergencies on islands: Who ya gonna call?
Training is key when islands have small EMS crews
Living on any of Maine’s 15 inhabited islands means making compromises. One of the most serious of those compromises is living with limited medical care. Emergency medical services, in particular,…
August 24
New boat for Isle au Haut, Stonington run
Otter built by Wesmac in Surry
The Otter has replaced the Mink. No, it’s not spy code language, but rather the big news on the Stonington and Isle au Haut waterfronts. The nonprofit Isle au Haut…
August 24
Swan's Island marks fifth anniversary of library
Annual Island Bazaar a celebratory affair
PHOTO STORY BY CANDIS JOYCE On July 30, the Swan’s Island Library hosted its Annual Island Bazaar while celebrating the fifh anniversary of the new library building. Artists, crafts people,…
August 24
Waiting to exhale while reflecting on finite spaces
End of life, new life together inspires contemplation on island life
Breathe in… Breathe out… Breathe in… Breathe out. If you are reading this while in the throes of a hectic island August, you might be thinking, “Yes, stay calm. Remember…
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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