Most artists who do a residency on Great Cranberry Island at the Heliker-LaHotan Foundation are drawn to the island’s landscape. For decades, the combination of mountains, sea and forest has proven nearly irresistible to artists of all media and the printmakers, painters, and sculptors that participate in the residency program are no exception. But Janet
CREST summer students take technology back into the community
At the Moore Auditorium at the Schoodic Education and Research Center on Mount Desert Island, the buzz of several dozen middle school and high school students at work with magic markers and large posters might have convinced one that the Maine school year lasts until August. From July 13 to 17, 47 students from Washington
Portland wharf owners seek changes in waterfront zoning
When Portland’s City Council meets this September, a re-written, drastically cut version of the ordinance governing the Waterfront Central Zone (WCZ) will be up for review. What once was a 75-page hodgepodge patchwork of overlay ordinance is now a streamlined 25-page document fully prepared to square off with public opinion. The discussion of how to
The return of Vinalhaven’s Four Fossils
This summer, Vinalhaven’s “Four Fossils” took their show to the village. They built a 135-foot-long retaining wall out of granite, as part of a town sidewalk project. The Four Fossils are Fred Granger, Ted Johanson, Hugh Martin and Wes Reed, each with an interest in doing something to “utilize Vinalhaven’s historic resource,” according to an
Sea lice treatment has no ill effects on marine environment
The salmon farming industry in New Brunswick is always on the lookout to improve both the environmental management of their operations and improve the health management protocols that will ensure a healthy farm stock that result in a wholesome product for our customers. Articles have been written-including a recent one in this publication (“New Brunswick
Cranberry Report
On August 18, at the Islesford Neighborhood House, people will gather to hear their friends read poems and essays in an event known as the annual Literary Evening. Sarah Corson started this tradition 31 years ago to provide Harry Spurling with a venue for his epic recitations, when the Rockbound Grange ceased its weekly meetings.
Featured Island Car: 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit
Island: Isle au Haut Vehicle: 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Owner: Bill and Jenny Chamberlin Mileage: Odometer broken, probably less than 90,000 “This is a photo of my wife, Jenny, and me, with our 1981 VW Rabbit diesel on the Town Landing at Isle au Haut,” wrote Bill Chamberlin. “Standard procedure when arriving on island is to
Fourth annual haddock bake draws 350
On August 8 the Midcoast Fishermen’s Association (MFA) of Port Clyde, Maine held its 4th annual haddock bake at the Saint George town office. Volunteer head chefs Rhonda and Doug Anderson served a feast of haddock donated by Port Clyde Fresh Catch, topped with Maine-shrimp Newburgh sauce, served with a salad of locally grown vegetables,
Parallel 44: Inflating repair costs and cruise ship benefits on Portland’s waterfront
If you’ve been following Portland waterfront politics for the past few years, you’re aware of the ongoing controversies surrounding two major pieces of public infrastructure: the old Maine State Pier and the new Ocean Gateway Terminal. Two studies released in July raise serious questions about how city officials went about justifying their development plans for
Matinicus native brings latest in marine research to Maine students
OceansWide, a summer camp based at the Darling Marine Center in Walpole, uses the most up-to-date technologies and a specialized educational curriculum to introduce students to marine science. This innovative program is rooted in founder Campbell “Buzz” Scott’s boyhood explorations in the waters surrounding Matinicus Island. There, Scott, now 48, experienced what many would consider