Second Wind Farm is nestled among the trees at the crest of Roy Hill Road on Chebeague Island. A small wooden farm stand, a colorful flower garden and a small field of oats mark the entrance. Down a grassy path, through rustic gates, sit a sheep pen, a chicken coop, farm implements and newly cleared
Federal education reform tour comes to Islesboro
On a Monday morning in August, Islesboro school officials and residents had the ear of Washington, D.C. Islesboro was selected as one stop in 15-state tour to gather information relating to the Obama administration’s educational agenda. The event, held on August 10 at the Islesboro Central School (ICS), was led by a representative of the
Provincial government offers lobstermen money not to fish
In a move harkening back to the early days of F.D.R.’s New Deal, the Province of Prince Edward Island is offering money to lobster fishermen-not to fish. However, it’s a loan, not a grant, and it’s only for fishermen in Lobster Fishing Area (LFA) 25 (off the southwestern P.E.I. coast). According to a July 24
Venturing
A friend invited me to take a tour of Portland Harbor recently. The resulting 90-minute ride in a small outboard skiff was particularly illuminating for me, since I’d never had a close-up, water-level look at this interesting corner of Maine. Portland’s not a cruising destination like towns further Downeast, and while it’s fairly easy to
Opinion
Recent media coverage of the lobster industry focusing on the low “boat price” paid to fishermen for lobsters only serves to continue to keep prices down because the general public does not understand the costs associated with getting lobsters to market and unrealistic expectations are set. This perception of inexpensive product detracts from Maine’s attempt
Canadian swordfish associations seek sustainable certification
Two Nova Scotia based swordfishing organizations have asked the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) to certify their catch as sustainable, but questions have been raised about bycatch species that may be harmed by swordfish long lining. In any given year several hundred boats from Canada, the United States, Japan, Portugal and Spain take swordfish, mostly on
Broker advises Jonesport lobstermen how to get a better price
Lobster fishermen, already angry and frustrated at having to fish with rope that causes problem after problem, grew even angrier at what they consider an unsustainable new shell lobster price of $2 to $2.25 per lb. Up and down the coast lobster fishermen gathered to consider striking for a higher price with a boat tie-up.
Cooperative building tank to maintain a steady supply of hard shell lobsters
For members of a lobster co-operative in eastern Maine to decide to build a refrigerated tank house in the midst of a worldwide recession takes tremendous courage. But that is precisely what the 32 members of the Winter Harbor Lobster Co-operative, Inc. did. Their system will be able to hold 23,000 pounds of lobster for
New history benefits Camden Public Library
Where the Mountains Meet the Sea is a new history of the Camden area. The book is intended to fill the century-long gap since the previous generation of local history books. This new book covers the years 1900 to 2000 and is filled with 296 pages of first-person stories, newspaper excerpts, images, and history to
Maine Shrimp & Mint Salad
Recipe by Josh Hixson, chef, Brevetto, Camden Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter½ pound raw shrimp, peeled4 ounces young arugula2 ounces pecorino sardo cheese, shaved8 fresh mint leaves, finely choppedsalt and pepper Vinaigrette: 1 teaspoon minced shallot 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 fresh mint leaves, finely chopped Directions: Steps