Time for solutions
To the editor:
In its mission statement, the Island Institute stresses the importance of sustaining Maine’s islands. It seems to me that given the present tax structure of the state, together with escalating real estate valuation, it won’t be long before people whose families have lived on these islands for many generations will no longer be able to afford to live here.
The institute has been successful in defining island problems … now perhaps it is time for the institute to step up to the plate and help develop a solution to the taxation issue. Without real working waterfronts, the character of these lovely islands will change as they become ever more dependent upon the tourist trade and summer people. I for one do not find that an appealing prospect.
Anne J. Robinson
Vinalhaven