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December 9
Taking the Ellington, Strayhorn train
Newcastle trombonist mines rich vein of compositions
Combined, Ellington and Strayhorn produced more than 3,000 compositions.
December 9
Working waterfront tax law is improved
More help for fishing families through amendments
It’s the letter no one wants to open—the dreaded perforated envelope from your municipality that comes once a year. Yep, you guessed it, your property tax bill. Taxes only seem…
December 6
Warming up Waldo County
Nonprofit provides firewood to those who need it
The Woodshed, Barry Feero says, is a reflection of the community. “It’s like a big family,” he says. “The people who use it also help out when it’s needed.”
December 5
Downeast salmon business marks 20 years
Canadian-based Cooke Inc. employs 230 in Maine
The pens are scattered across a region that extends from Cobscook Bay in the east, through Jonesport-Beals, to near Swan’s Island in the west. The fish spend about 18-24 months in the pens, reaching a weight of about 12 pounds, at which time they are ready to be sold.
December 5
Kelp collapsing on Southern Maine coast
First in-depth study in 20 years surprises
The researchers combined several dive surveys of sea urchin and kelp populations with data on ocean temperature to model how and why kelp forests are changing—and how that varies along different parts of the coast. They found that temperatures have become inhospitable...
November 25
Climate plan: What you need to know
Savings, economic development, and hope included
Ultimately, the "Maine Won’t Wait" plan is essential because it guides the state’s approach to critical issues like climate change, economic resilience, and community well-being.
November 21
Closing the book on Hancock County Superfund site
For more than 100 years, Brooksville hosted mining
The zinc and copper deposits in Harborside were discovered in the early 1880s. The Harborside Copper Mine, as it became known, produced around 10,000 tons of ore from three underground shafts between 1881 and 1883.
November 21
Being a messenger is risky business
Bad news is not often well-received
I’ve been thinking about a play I saw on public TV many years ago, and believe it or not, my thoughts had nothing to do with the election. An Enemy…
November 21
This ‘God-forsaken rock’
Passing of an islander underscores community
When the deadline is looming for the next edition of The Working Waterfront, I reflect on what I’ve seen, heard, and shared in communities along the coast. Without fail, Tom…
November 20
A modernist visits Hinckley boatyard
Bechtle translated Maine into lively abstracts
Bechtle offered an intriguing assortment of symbols and shapes to represent the marine setting, including bright red pennants, a black cross, circles, and squares.
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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