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Jazz concert will give life to songs by fallen musician
CHEBEAGUE ISLAND — On Aug. 17, the island will be the scene of an unusual jazz concert. Some of the tunes written by the late Charles William (Bill) Whetham, a beloved former resident, will be played for his island friends by a group of five professional musicians to honor his memory. It will be the
Rockland Maine’s Tidal Turn
John Bird, a Rockland native, educator and businessman, has written and published a book that chronicles the “renaissance” of Rockland, as the phenomenon of transformation of Shore Village from a fishing capital to an arts center is often called. Bird starts with a timeline tracing the city’s history from George Weymouth’s first exploration of the
Shrimping in Thailand
But the bulk of the shrimp sold elsewhere in the U.S. and even in New England, is not the tiny, northern wild-caught Pandalus borealis, but bigger shrimp, similar to those harvested by southern shrimpers in the Gulf of Mexico. However, most of the shrimp sold nationwide–more than 80 percent–are not wild-caught at all, but farmed
Cutbacks at Port Clyde store upset residents
Many regular customers are upset by the recent and abrupt cutbacks at the Port Clyde General Store for the winter. For the first time in the memory of residents, store hours will be curtailed to six hours a day until May. Marking the literal end of Route 131, the huge wooden Port Clyde General Store
Is “green” certification an answer?
Maine’s lobster industry, facing a “Perfect Storm” of economic and regulatory challenges, is partway through the process of achieving certification as a sustainable fishery, led by an enthusiastic group of processors and harvesters. Not everyone in the lobstering business is sure it’s a good idea. Some believe Maine lobster shouldn’t need to prove its sustainability
Guns on ferries: balancing safety, security and rights
If you’re a hunter who wants to bring your rifle on a Maine ferry, don’t worry about it. You may. If you’re a passenger worried that other riders might be carrying concealed guns, all you can do is hope they will be as law-abiding as virtually all previous ferry riders have been. “Ferries are the
With tough winter ahead, islanders plan heating help
The extraordinarily high cost of heating oil will affect everyone in Maine this winter, and islanders are no exception. Their costs, in fact, generally prove to be higher since island oil companies must pay additional transportation costs to deliver the product by ferry. On islands along the coast, various groups are already preparing to help
With winter coming, islanders plan heating help
The extraordinarily high cost of heating oil will affect everyone in Maine this winter, and islanders are no exception. Their costs, in fact, generally prove to be higher since island oil companies must pay additional transportation costs to deliver the product by ferry. On islands along the coast, various groups are already preparing to help
Fuel prices affect everything, even salt
Everyone knows salt is basic to life, but probably not many people think about where it comes from and how it gets to the table, the road or the bait box. Ivan McPike does. In fact, while there are other salt dealers in the state, he’s the only processor of salt for bait in Maine.
Living By the Boat
Orders for lobster boats are down at Holland’s Boat Shop, Inc. in Belfast, due to the downturn in the lobster industry and the economy. But Glenn Holland still has orders for recreational boats so he’s not too worried – yet. “It’s kinda like being in a sinking boat, but for now, the pumps are keeping