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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 of photographs, Vinalhaven Island’s Maritime Industries, part of the “Images of America” series from Arcadia Publishing. Cynthia Burns Martin, a professor of business administration at New England College in Henniker,…
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…
January 12
Where on the coast?
Identify this coastal scene and win a copy of the 2015 Island Journal
This week's mystery coastal scene is most certainly in the Downeast region. Another hint: there's a state park a stone's throw away, and last summer, The Working Waterfront featured a…
January 5
Alfond Foundation gives $3.1 million to Bigelow Lab for residences
Building will help expand access to lab's programs
The Harold Alfond Foundation announced a $3.1 million award to Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences for construction of a 32-bed student and visiting scientist residence with four visitor apartments on the…
January 5
Where on the coast is this harbor?
Can you identify this harbor on the Maine coast? The first five to do so—and email us at WhereOnTheCoast@gmail.com—will win a copy of the 2015 Island Journal, which we'll send to…
December 31
Maine Maritime Academy's training vessel leaves for two-week voyage
Cadets will call at St.Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
Maine Maritime Academy students, officers and crew will depart Castine on Saturday, Jan. 2 at about 10:30 a.m. on the training ship State of Maine for a two-week training voyage…
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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