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December 16
Calling island artists, writers, creative spirits
The Island Reader seeks submissions for 2023
The Island Reader, a creative arts anthology published annually by the Island Outreach program of Maine Seacoast Mission, is accepting submissions for its 2023 edition.
December 16
A belfry, a rope, and a Leatherman
Island church celebration saved by women
On Aug. 15, 1957, an article appeared in Stonington’s Island Ad-Vantages newspaper reporting on the Isle au Haut church centennial: “Sunday was a great day down on the Gem of…
December 14
Study: lobster has small carbon footprint
Results will help inform climate action
In the spring of 2021, the Island Institute undertook a carbon footprint study with Maine-based seafood company and Island Institute partner Luke’s Lobster. It was the first time greenhouse gas…
December 14
W.R. Allen donates antique canning equipment
Wild Blueberry Heritage Center to open in 2023
Downeast Maine’s Wild Blueberry Heritage Center now owns some of the equipment that helped move the industry into the 20th century. The Wild Blueberry Heritage Center will replace the iconic…
December 13
Housing is top need, survey finds
North Haven narrows focus on town issue
Economic diversification and workforce development were rated as the second highest priority.
December 13
UMaine study finds ‘tick clusters’ in Acadia
Deciduous, low vegetation favored by arthropods
The researchers collected blacklegged ticks at 114 sites across the park over two years and mapped that data
December 13
Op-ed: MDI housing crisis affects much more
Community nonprofit focuses on Northeast Harbor
The town of Mount Desert asserts in clear terms an underlying problem that radiates out into so many other issues. “The high cost for housing is currently one of the…
December 13
Transitions and transformation on MDI
Community backing is key for climate action
When neighbors talk to neighbors, focused on solutions, we build momentum by connecting based on what we value.
December 13
Casco Bay data shows rapid warming
Friends group reviews 30 years of temperatures
“This rise in water temperature marks an enormous shift,” reports Mike Doan, staff scientist with Friends of Casco Bay.
December 12
A mammoth in Maine
Swan’s Island’s Gary Hoyle tells story of ‘Hairy-it’
Hoyle takes us through the high and low points of the project, the bureaucratic hoops and funding barrels. His dedication to the project is perhaps exemplified by his volunteering for a dinosaur dig in Montana...
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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