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Booming real estate threatens Islesboro

Rising property values on Islesboro are changing the dynamics of the island community and threatening its year round population. According to Islesboro’s 2002 comprehensive plan, Islesboro has one of the oldest populations in the state with a median age of 46 years compared to a state average of 38.5 years. Property costs on Islesboro are

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Rockland hosts WoodenBoat fest

From July 12 through July 14, Rockland’s waterfront will swell with traditional wooden boats as the harbor and town host this year’s WoodenBoat Show. This year’s show, known as the International Festival of Seamanship and Boatbuilding, is actually a combination of three events, including the Watercraft Challenge, the Atlantic Challenge and the traditional WoodenBoat Show.

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Islesboro protects its groundwater

Fearful of overuse and contamination, Islesboro has established a committee to oversee the protection of the island’s groundwater. The committee is unique to the area. Allen Mirk, member of the Islesboro Groundwater Protection Committee (IGWPC), said, “we feel like we are in the vanguard, we are trying to find out what we have before we

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Commission slashes 2002 shrimp season

The tension between fishermen and policy makers during a Nov. 15 public hearing was evident as a standing-room-only audience heard words not uttered since 1978, the last time the shrimp fishery was closed for a season. The initial recommendation made by the ASMFC Technical Committee based on the estimated size and distribution of current northern

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