Last December, Vinalhaven’s third, fourth and fifth grades wrapped up a long-term project that helped bridge the generation gap between the kids and Vinalhaven’s older citizens. Each of the 45 students in these three grades interviewed and wrote about a senior citizen in the community. The project culminated in a tea party held in the
Midcoast rowing competition continues to grow
In November, the Vinalhaven Vikings did their state proud as they placed first in the North East Regional Open-Water Youth Rowing Championship in Hull, Mass. Commonly known as the Icebreaker, this event is the biggest high school rowing competition in the east — perhaps in the country — attracting more than 20 teams from all
Shipboard wedding
An active month of December passed quickly in the Cranberry Isles. The annual Christmas Fair, sponsored by the Great Cranberry Island Ladies Aid Society, raised a total of $2,200 through sales of crafts, baked goods, raffles and a delicious luncheon. On Islesford, family and friends either pledged to bake or purchased from the first-ever Islesford
Islesboro welcomes visiting teacher
Ngubo Ndaba arrived at Islesboro Central School on Jan. 5, one of the chilliest days of winter, to undertake a year-long teaching assignment replacing math teacher Tom Tutor who is taking over Ndaba’s classes in South Africa (WWF Dec-Jan 04-05). He was welcomed to the school by principal Michael Wright and superintendent Don Kanicki in
Lobster Literacy Conference: No, we didn’t teach lobsters how to read!
All students need to feel a sense of ownership and identify with what they are learning. More and more teachers are realizing that creating curriculum associated with where students live and what’s familiar to them is a wonderful way to empower them. The Lobster Literacy Conference, which took place on Dec. 3-4 at the Island
Apocalypse Soon: A Mainer Watches the Twilight of Ireland’s Inshore Fisheries
“Hello, are you Sean?” “Yes.” “Are you Sean the lobsterman?” “No.” “Do you know a ‘Sean the lobsterman?’” “Yes. I know Séanie Johnson.” “No, I am looking for Sean O’Connor.” “I’m Séan O’Connor.” “Were you Sean the lobsterman?” “Yes. I quit, though.” So went my introductory conversation with an Irish lobsterman, Sean O’Connor, who had
Cozy Harbor Seafood makes a bet on shrimp
European diners value the delicate northern shrimp, Pandalus borealis, known here as “Maine shrimp,” and they prefer to have them available cooked, peeled and ready to eat, says John Norton, owner of Cozy Harbor Seafood. Norton, who has dealt in live whole lobster and groundfish since 1986 and processed frozen lobster since 1993, has been
Moving
There is a sense of movement out there. The legislature is debating tax fixes; the planes are flying to small islands again; Eastport’s boat school plans to re-open; the shrimp season is underway with good prospects for the export market; Vinalhaven is exploring energy alternatives and the SCOTIA PRINCE, despite uncertainty and looming competition, is
Adverse Possession?
To the editor: Having accessed the beautiful Martinsville Beach [WWF Dec.-Jan. 04-05] each summer when I vacationed in Tenants Harbor, I was very surprised three years ago when I attempted to drive to the Beach with my guests to show them how lovely it was. The electric fence described in your article was in place
Will of the People
To the editor: [Re: vote totals, WWF Dec-Jan 04-5] For the record … Bush beat Kerry on Swan’s Island 149 – 113. Dexter Lee Swan’s Island Seth Joy of Swan’s Island called as well, noting the same error. We transposed two vote totals appearing in the Bangor Daily News. – ed