The Island Institute announced a new award of almost $800,000 from the National Science Foundation for a two-year extension of its Community for Rural Education, Stewardship & Technology (CREST) program. Launched in 2005, CREST currently provides hands-on Information Technology (IT) education and IT career-awareness opportunities to nearly 100 teachers and students from 11 middle and
Very Moving
To the editor: I found Ladd Olson’s story of his “learning difference” in the September issue of Working Waterfront very moving, so I have passed it along to local schools here in Chicagoland. It is an inspiring story of how Ladd has “taken the bull by the horns” and, with confidence, gone ahead to learn
The Real Experts
To the editor, Thank you for the excellent article by Craig Idlebrook about the need for Re-Entry Post-Release centers in Maine [WWF Oct. 2007]. Many men and women being released from our jails and prisons require concentrated immediate support. The Landing Center that we hope to begin in Ellsworth would be a nonresidential “drop-in” center offering networking,
False Dichotomy
To the editor: Bob Moore’s recent story on the proposed industrial coal and diesel plant in Wiscasset [WWF Oct. 2007] was very well done. It is unfortunate that the people of Wiscasset are being presented with what is truly a false dichotomy — tax relief or protection of their environment, livelihoods (lobstering) and slogans (prettiest
Interesting Articles
To the editor: Your Oct. issue was just full of interesting articles on such a wide range of topics! Cruise ships, the lobster world, the sculpture symposium, the Cranberry Report, editorials, etc. You all do a great job! Louise McShane Vero Beach, FL
Huge Thanks
To the editor: A huge thanks goes out to everyone who supported the second annual Midcoast Fishermen’s Association (MFA) benefit haddock dinner at the Martinsville Grange on Sept. 1! The MFA was formed just over a year ago by a group of local fishermen from the Port Clyde area as an advocacy organization to support
Revealing the Tension in Landscape
On Oct. 19, Archipelago Fine Arts unveiled a new show that highlights the work of North Haven artist Eric Hopkins. “Water / Color: An Exploration of Atmospheric Light” features watercolor paintings and glasswork that deconstruct and then reconfigure our notions of “watercolor.” Works in the show examine the common qualities and close relationship between color
Interactions: Rock crabs could help solve PEI’s tunicate problem
A study to quantify the decreasing numbers of rock crab in Prince Edward Island waters has resulted in a discovery that is being looked at closely by provincial and federal scientists. Rock crab, the study suggests, can be utilized to control and even diminish the numbers of tunicate, an invasive species that is wreaking havoc
Frustrations ease as North Haven, Islesboro ferry projects progress
Residents of North Haven and Islesboro say they now see hope for an end to their frustrations with the ferry service as plans progress for a new Vinalhaven ferry and ramp repairs on Islesboro. “In theory the new ferry is slated for Vinalhaven,” said Lisa Shields of North Haven. “But when a ferry breaks down
Community Centers Three islands share experiences, plans at Islesboro meeting
Desserts, hardball questions and responses from representatives from Chebeague and North Haven’s community halls were featured at an informational meeting organized by the Islesboro Community Center board and attended by a about 100 Islesboro summer and year-round residents. Edie Konesni and John Mitchell, Co-Chairs of the Islesboro Community Center board of directors, welcomed participants and