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January 25
Family launches Chebeague-based water taxi
Wentworths hope service will ‘enhance’ island life
Kevin Wentworth is not an island native, but his take on life there probably rings true with those who are life-long islanders. “Living on an island is a privilege, but sometimes it’s a struggle,” he said. To ease at least part of the struggle—and to fill a business niche—Wentworth and his wife Polly have launched the Chebeague Water Taxi. In…
January 25
Living below deck, year-round
Maine’s winter ‘liveaboards’ a hardy, independent bunch
In the summer, marinas along Maine’s coast are like bustling cities filled to bursting with sojourners. But come late fall, the marinas that don’t shut down for winter transform into…
January 18
Boomers, millennials like smaller, energy-efficient houses
'Small planet' home designs built in Lincolnville, Washington
One couple is moving into their new empty-nest house. The other, into their first home. The houses are nearly identical, which isn’t surprising, given that they were designed by the…
January 9
Conference: It’s time to plan for higher seas
‘Marsh migration,’ and ‘sloshing’ Gulf Stream require response
It’s no longer a matter of “if,” but rather “when.” Maine’s 3,500-mile coastline is being buffeted by higher seas, bigger tidal surges and storms, all the result of climate change.…
December 28
New marine patrol officer assigned to Stonington area
Daniel Vogel of Piseco, N.Y., is the newest member of the Maine Marine Patrol. He will be serving in the Stonington area. Vogel recently graduated from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy's…
December 6
Sunrise Trail marks completion of Ellsworth leg
Hikers, bikers, ATV and snowmobile riders can use trail
The theme that emerged from among several speakers at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Dec. 2 marking the linking of the Down East Sunrise Trail with High Street in Ellsworth was…
November 21
Cider-making warms the soul
Healthy, nature-honoring apple cider made with neighbors tastes best
If you grew up drinking the kind of cider now most widely available, then you are in blessed ignorance of what cider can be. The rest of us nurse fond…
November 21
Fukushima conference suggests new ways to think about energy
Home-made electricity, community-made heat one idea discussed
Our imaginations often are limited when we face complex problems. For example, we assume the solution to heating homes must exist within the confines of the home. We also assume…
November 21
Long-time merchant mariner reflects on sea lessons
Capt. Mike Flanagan, Rockland native, helping launch Maine Ocean School
By Isabel Reddy The ship, a 100,000-ton, 750-foot-long cargo transport, was in heavy weather. The anchor was banging away against the bow. Weighing around 1,600 pounds, it could do considerable…
November 21
Mom was a strong woman, ahead of her time
Historic election prompts memories of woman who wouldn’t be denied
What an intriguing deadline for the Cranberry Report—the day before the presidential election! Even on a little island the political ads have been constant and inescapable. I will be glad to…
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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