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March 15
Stonington rejects one property purchase, approves another
Parking for tourists cited as goal
At their town meeting on March 7, Stonington residents voted to reject a proposal to purchase the Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home property on Thurlow’s Hill for $250,000. The property would have added about 25 parking spaces in town for the many tourists who flock to the area each summer. The proposal would have used a $150,000 boating facilities grant from the…
March 15
Where on the coast?
Mystery harbor is in southern third of Maine coast
This week's mystery harbor is located in the southern third of Maine's coast. It's on an island, but an island that is easily visited. We will send a copy of the…
March 9
Weather forecasting now tailored to islands
NWS seeks island-based observers
The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Gray has launched a new forecast product that focuses on Maine’s islands and necks from Casco Bay to Penobscot Bay. The information is…
March 8
Changes in the ocean: seeing is believing
Fishermen may be best sources to persuade public on climate impacts
For many seeking elected office—particularly on the Republican side—endorsing the concept of man-induced “climate change” is a vote-killer. But panelists at a Thursday, March 3 session of the Maine Fishermen’s…
March 8
Moderating town meeting an honor and challenge
Long attention span and knowing procedures, budget required
When I remember the town meetings I’ve attended while living in the Cranberry Isles, I think about the past moderators. Wilfred Bunker, Al Gray, David Stainton, Francis Stanley, Herman Savage…
March 6
Lobster catch: 121 million pounds, $500 million
State scientists predict landings downturn over next five years
Maine fishermen harvested 121 million pounds of lobster in 2015 that brought them more than $500 million in sales, the Department of Marine Resources (DMR) announced Thursday, March 3. The…
March 1
Island community learns about ‘People of the Dawn’
Abbe Museum educator explains native culture to Swan’s Island students, adults
What was the currency used by our native peoples? Wampum, right? Not so fast. George Neptune, an educator with the Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor, offered a different explanation for…
March 1
Operation Game Thief offers reward in 'major' trap molestation case
DMR says 200 traps on Jeffrey's Ledge hauled and emptied
Maine Operation Game Thief is offering a reward of $11,000 for information that helps authorities bring the person or people responsible for a major lobster trap molesting case near Jeffrey’s…
March 1
Seaweed processor expands in Hancock
Maine Coast Sea Vegetables hopes to grow with aquaculture, blending of products
Seaweed processor Maine Coast Sea Vegetables has made its long-anticipated move to a new energy-efficient, 1,800-square-foot building in Hancock. The new facility is just 12 miles from the company’s former…
February 29
Where on the coast?
Identify this coastal scene and win a copy of the 2015 Island Journal
Can you identify this coastal scene? Two hints: It's on an island, and a closer look at the boat at the upper right might help you indetify which island. To the…
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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