A boundary dispute between Prince Edward Island fishermen and fishermen from the Magdalen Islands of Quebec remains unresolved. The dispute is over a lobster fishery. The two sides met for the first time in mid-February. Hosted by the Magdalen group, the meeting did produce agreement on at least one point: that both groups of fishermen
Good work!
Good work! To the editor: I enjoy reading your monthly newspaper! The Inter-Island News is a very interesting paper. Keep up the good work… John L. Pillsbury Sr. Orrington
Editorials
Drug rehab in Cutler If you’re looking for a good illustration of the swords-to-plowshares principle, consider the proposal to convert the former Cutler Naval Base into a center for rehabilitating people with serious drug addiction. The location of the base is significant in itself: Washington County is home to one of Maine’s most drug-afflicted populations.
New Island Institute Fellow
The Island Institute has announced the placement of a new Islesboro Fellow, Shey Veditz. Shey has a B.S. in Integrated Science and Technology from James Madison University. On Islesboro, Shey will be working to assist town officials with ongoing community GIS (geographic information systems) projects as well as providing GIS training to community members. Shey
Toots and Krob
Winter is finally here. You wouldn’t think anybody would be wishing for winter – but we do! Peace and Quiet at last – no sign of Toots and Krob anywhere. I can go downstreet and actually park right in front of the store. I can get on the ferry. I can drive around without dodging
Cranberry Report – By the light of the Long Nights Moon
Monday, Nov. 4 – Wind NW and temp. 30 at noon. It is now deer hunting season on the Cranberry Isles. But this month is shotguns only. It is wise to wear plenty of orange if you wander into the woods. About 50 years ago deer from Mount Desert Island were swimming their way to
Cranberry Isles close deal on mainland purchase
On Dec. 3, 2002, After five months of negotiations between the Town of Cranberry Isles and Pritham Singh, the final papers were signed that transferred ownership of 3.14 acres on the Manset shore of Southwest Harbor from Singh to the town. This action was the culmination of three special town meetings and lengthy negotiations. Last
Foundation contributes to affordable Cranberry housing project
The Cranberry Isles Realty Trust (CIRT) has received a $5,000 grant from the Maine Community Foundation for renovation of the Kane House on Great Cranberry Island. “With this donation we expect to be able to complete work on the Kane House,” said Chris White, CIRT President. “Turning this house into a home for sale or
Wonder Dog Jenny
Islesboro Central School students were recently entertained by wonder dog “Jenny,” a seven-year-old black Lab who has been attention-trained to work as a “scent-discrimination” finder of objects and people. Jenny’s owner, professional dog trainer Frances Plessner, takes Jenny to nursing homes and schools where the exquisitely-behaved canine can show off her bag of tricks.
The Maine Land Bank isn’t for everyone
As much as we would like to support and encourage the Maine Land Bank (MLB) system of tax reduction [WWF Dec. 2002], and as much as we empathize with Chebeague Island residents, we don’t think this proposal will work for all islands. Based on our experience, it won’t work for North Haven. As assessors, we