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January 20
Rockland's former industrial peninsula poised for redevelopment
City solicited ideas, changed zoning and is waiting for investment
There are no safe bets in real estate speculation. But what may be close to a safe bet is investing in the 8-acre area on and adjacent to Rockland's Tillson Avenue. City officials are confident that some key, undeveloped or under-developed parcels in that area—which forms a peninsula just east of Rockland's bustling Main Street—may change hands in the coming…
January 20
Salmon as witness—and victim—of Maine's development struggles
Penobscot River's history seen through 'presidential salmon'
The President’s Salmon: Restoring the King of Fish and Its Home Waters Catherine Schmitt Down East Books 2015, hardcover, $22.95 The title of Catherine Schmitt's latest book, The President's Salmon,…
January 20
The lap of luxury is water in a wooden tub
Swan's Island couple creates high-end wooden bathtubs
In Steve and Miranda Batiste’s home in Vermont was an old claw-foot, cast iron bathtub. It was something to look at but when in use left much to be desired.…
January 20
Understanding immigration through Canadian eyes
Our neighbor to the north relies on 'cultural mosaic' model
This political season is once again illuminating the ongoing struggle to define who we are as a country. One pointed aspect of this debate involves immigration and it is as…
January 20
Vinalhaven's maritime work remembered in photo
Collection of images captures gritty, laborious economy
If books about Vinalhaven’s history were acorns, then readers could squirrel away some volumes now to enjoy over winter hibernation. One of those acorns could be a recently published book…
January 20
When east met west on Vinalhaven
Rising sea levels may threaten island's successful man-made change
Vinalhaven often experiences big storms. That’s not surprising. We are, after all, an island in the middle of the ocean. Some of those storms are particularly ferocious. Back in the…
January 20
Where on the coast?
Can you identify this week's mystery coastal view? The first five to email us with the correct answer at WhereOnTheCoast@gmail.com will be sent a copy of the 2015 Island Journal.…
January 12
Cape Air links Maine coast with Boston and beyond
Under federal program, small carrier operates from Owls Head, Bar Harbor and Augusta
Maine has been a growing market for the small regional airline Cape Air, which has operated out of Owls Head, Trenton and Augusta for the last eight years, providing connections…
January 12
Drones well-suited for whale research, says Ocean Alliance
Regulations still treat them the same as ships, though
Take a funny Patrick Stewart video, a fundraiser for a new robotic application and the words “whale snot” and mix them together and you should have a perfect viral Kickstarter…
January 12
Island Institute hosts Downton Abbey tea on Jan. 30
Proceeds benefit food pantry
On Saturday, Jan. 30 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., as part of the Pies on Parade weekend activities in Rockland, the Island Institute at 386 Main Street will welcome Downton Abbey fans to drop…
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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