On July 6, the Chebeague Historical Society opened the doors of its new Museum of Chebeague History in the former District 9 schoolhouse. Nearly 350 persons attended the dedication. The school, built in 1871, and its 1970s addition were transformed from an endangered building to a functional research and exhibit facility. Most of the original
Long Island celebrates ten years of independence
July 1, 1993, was an unforgettable day on Long Island. From the decorated old wharf to the crowds of people in front of the newly renovated Town Hall, the air was charged with expectation and excitement. Our 200 residents had accomplished the impossible: we had won our independence from the City of Portland, and formed
Long Island Library-Learning Center nears completion
A trip to Long Island this summer won’t be complete without a tour of the new Learning Center at the school that will house the Community Library, a technology center, meeting rooms, art gallery, and large hall with a stage. Since groundbreaking last August 8, there hasn’t been a dull moment as we struggled with
Cranberry, Islesboro artists find Maine a supportive place to work
Anyone who has spent time on a Maine island knows the extraordinary effect these islands can have on a person. Island life brings out one’s creativity, one’s fervor. It gets under your skin and in your heart and you can never get it out. Wini Smart has painted on Great Cranberry Island for 20 years,
Genesis launches $1 million fund to support island communities
Damariscotta-based Genesis Community Loan Fund announced the launch of a $1 million fund that will deliver financial and technical assistance to island communities seeking to improve services and opportunities for home ownership and affordable rentals for year-round residents. Genesis was joined in the kick-off of the Island Sustainability Fund by Camden National Bank, which made
‘Tis the Parking Season
May 1, Thursday – a good day, some rain, temp. 46 at noon, wind SSW 12 knots. A nice May basket of goodies to start our day from Ann Fernald and Lillian Alley, our nearby neighbors. Lobster fishing is at low ebb, as usual, this time of year. Price now is $5 per lb. A
Vinalhaven school moves
Mid-July was moving time for the Vinalhaven School, which vacated its old quarters after many years of waiting. Teachers, volunteers and staff members from the Island Institute were on hand to help. (Alison Fauver photo)
Easing the joints Sea Cucumber products find favor with elderly dogs, others
Entrepreneur Peter Collin, of Stonington, has come a long way since he began his sea cucumber odyssey in 1988, searching for a way to profit from the potential in the underutilized Cucumaria frondosa. He’s not yet able to retire on earnings from his anti-arthritic sea cucumber products, but he’s made giant progress since he and
Gotta Park, Gotta Go
In Kennebunkport, it’s easier to buy a decorative souvenir of Maine than legally park a car. And the average person could get lost just trying to find the three public toilets in Dock Square managed by the Chamber of Commerce. So it’s summer again, and Kennebunkport faces its annual identity crisis: “Just what kind of
“Sea Serpent” surprises Nova Scotia lobsterman
It was a beautiful June day. Visibility was clear. His boat was in about six feet of water. And Nova Scotia lobsterman Wallace Cartwright and his sternman saw what can only be described as a “sea serpent.” “It was about 2:30 in the afternoon. I was in Point Aconi Cove on my way to haul