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January 11
Islesford potter wins crafts honor
Marian Baker recognized for work, education
The Maine Crafts Association (MCA), a statewide nonprofit organization that builds upon Maine’s rich craft traditions by nurturing a vibrant, supportive, inclusive craft community and strong individual craft artist practices, has named potter and educator Marian Baker of Yarmouth as the 2021 recipient of its Maine Craft Artist Award. The award recognizes Baker’s dual accomplishments in both her personal practice…
December 22
Casco Bay: Warmer, saltier
Friends group shares monitoring data
Casco Bay is talking to us, but do we know what message it is sending? Last month, Friends of Casco Bay scientist Mike Doan and Casco Baykeeper Ivy Frignoca gave…
December 22
Fish-farm opponents distort facts
Belfast project wins permits, endorsements
The November issue of The Working Waterfront featured a misleading opinion column by John Krueger, an activist from Upstream Watch, a group opposing plans by Nordic Aquafarms to build a…
December 20
How Vinalhaven wrestles with the pandemic
Housing, labor, and tourism issues impact island
Reflections is written by Island Fellows, recent college grads who do community service work on Maine islands and in coastal communities through the Island Institute, publisher of The Working Waterfront.…
December 20
Reflections on the spirit of winter
Winter: Notes and Numina from the Maine Woods By Dana Wilde, North Country Press 2021 Review by Dave Morrison While on a morning walk one early December, author Dana Wilde…
December 20
In the wake of sexual assault
Caitlin Wahrer’s first novel is emotional, suspenseful rollercoaster
The Damage By Caitlin Wahrer (Viking) Review by Carl Little “The dying detective’s house was a tall, dark blue thing with chipping trim and shutters.” That is how Caitlin Wahrer’s…
December 20
Island Institute opposes American Aquafarms permit
Discharge would overwhelm ecosystem
My name is Tony Chatwin. I am the president of the Island Institute. For the reasons set forth below, I am offering this testimony on behalf of the Island Institute…
December 15
A different kind of hauling
As winter approaches, boats are moved to land
PHOTOS BY BILL SAXTON/KELLI PARK For recreational boaters, this is a sad time of year, when the decision is made to have the boat hauled from the harbor by a…
December 14
Salmon farm would be environmental disaster
Adjacent to Acadia, it would also hurt economy
It’s been a year since American Aquafarms—a Norwegian firm backed by speculators that is American in name only—announced plans for a massive industrial salmon farm in Frenchman Bay, right next…
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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