Emily Farr

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Two scientists win fellowships in Washington D.C.

Since 1979, the National Sea Grant College Program has administered one of the nation’s most prestigious marine policy fellowship programs, sending over 1,200 professionals with backgrounds in science, policy, management, and law to Washington, D.C. Knauss Fellows are matched with offices in the legislative or executive branch of government for… SEE MORE
Students disembark from the ferry on Islesboro.

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Wishing for life-changing memories for our youth

A good friend recently introduced me to the work of writer Annie Dillard. She is now an even better friend. In one of Dillard’s short stories, she writes some of the most beautiful reflections on memory I’ve encountered. One passage in particular stuck with me. Writing as a woman in… SEE MORE

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North Haven Foundation marks 50th anniversary

North Haven robotics enthusiasts, parents of preschoolers, students pursuing post-secondary education, and adults pursuing professional certificates know they can look to one community non-profit for support: the North Haven Foundation. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the foundation reaffirmed its commitment to supporting education on and off the island, and looked to… SEE MORE