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Offshore wind setback a ‘relief’ for many on Monhegan
MONHEGAN PLANTATION — When the news broke on May 7 that Maine Aqua Ventus had not received a $47 million federal grant for an offshore wind project off of Monhegan Island, Tara Hire felt one overwhelming emotion: relief. “For me personally, it’s a relief,” Hire said. “We’re a small community. And this issue had become
Confidence comes in crossing over
If you were to ask me a year ago today how I felt about boats, open water and the use of ferries as a regular form of public transportation, I would have begun shaking my head, gesturing with my hands, and saying “Nope. No. ABSOLUTELY NOT.” To say I wasn’t their greatest fan is an
Blueberry Oatmeal Streusel French Toast with Warm Maple Rum Sauce
Blueberry Oatmeal Streusel French Toast with Warm Maple Rum Sauce From The Art of Breakfast By Dana Moos (Down East Books, 2011) There are thousands of baked French toast recipes out there; with this one I’ve created bread pudding meets baked French toast meets egg custard. The crunchy pecan streusel topping is addictive. But
Pan-seared sea scallops with roasted red pepper cream sauce
From The Maine Summers Cookbook: Recipes for Delicious, Sun-Filled Days by Linda and Martha Greenlaw (Studio, 2011, $30.00) We get big, sweet scallops just offshore of Isle au Haut. I have two friends who fish for scallops and deliver them to my door the same day. Can’t get much fresher than that! This recipe is
Chebeague Island School Granola
Chebeague Island School Granola Submitted by Laura Summa, Chebeague Island School food director This was given to me by Kerry Flynn of Peaks Island (my upholsterer), accidentally! Ironically, she was emailing it to another friend, but accidentally included my email address. In the meantime, it has made granola a big part of my diet, my
Clams Casino
Clams Casino George Anderson, Swan’s Island Recipe courtesy of the Swan’s Island Cooks The most important part of this recipe is to buy your clams fresh. On most islands this shouldn’t be a problem. Here on Swan’s Island you can buy from George Anderson or Kevin Staples (Appy’s Place). How much you ask? Restaurants usually
VLT walks and talks foster connection with place
Nature journaling…children’s literature…hydrogeology. What do these have in common? All are part of the popular series of Walks and Talks offered by Vinalhaven Land Trust (VLT) that help participants connect with the unique natural and historical gifts of the island. This season, VLT has put together a diverse array of programs focused on such topics
Master Stroke
To the editor: I read with interest your summary of the Brookings Institution’s report on the future of Maine [WWF Nov. 2006]. As a boater I have visited Maine for many years, and I lived in Camden for a time. My daughter was born in Maine. Maine should look to Rhode Island for a master
Study: late-autumn disposal of dredged material has few effects on Penbay lobsters
In a study designed to assess the impacts of dredged sediment disposal on lobsters at the Rockland Disposal Site (RDS) in late autumn, Dr. Richard Wahle and his research team concluded that while the disposal locally altered bottom topography and may have even attracted crabs, there was no detectable effect on the lobsters in the
An island episode, circa 1933
I was a youngster back then and lived on Little Cranberry Island, also known as Islesford. I was born here and this writing I am one of only three living here now, who were. Eber Spurling of Great Cranberry Island was our mailman all through my early youth. He was a quiet little man with