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Table of Contents – 2003 Island Journal – Volume 20
From the Helm— page 4
Coast to Coast
For Hollywood, the real Maine often isn’t real enough.
By Nathan Michaud — page 6
Island Son
For three decades, Sonny Sprague has stayed the course.
By Bob Moore — page 14
The Center of the Universe
For contemporary island artists, art is all about edges.
By Edgar Allen Beem page 18
Island of the Bear Clan
Native Americans regain a sacred space.
By Deborah DuBrule — page 26
Hard Times for the Horse Mackerel
Maine’s fastest fish may not be able to outrun its enemies.
By Ben Neal — page 32
Make Way for McCloskeys
Sal and Jane grew up, but a part of their lives has stayed the same.
By Steve Cartwright — page 38
Herring Gut
At a seaside learning center, students raise oysters and expectations.
By Steve Cartwright — page 44
The Working Waterfront Turns 10
By David D. Platt — page 48
“Howdja Find New York?”
Maine Isle Takes Risk, Is Toast of Gotham.
By Lisa Shields — page 52
“Approximately My Idea of Heaven”
Elizabeth Bishop on North Haven.
By Carl Little
Death, Life and Rising Waters On a Chesapeake island,
the living and the dead sharelimited space.
By Brendan Donegan – page 56
Goin’ Down to the Water
By Phil Crossman — page 60
Writer as Painter
From the shore of Casco Bay 150 years ago, Harriet Beecher Stowe painted a scene that is still recognizable today.
By Randy Purinton — page 64
“TECH” Goes to Chicago
In 1893, a Casco Bay steamer traveled the Erie Canal to the Columbian Exposition.
By David D. Platt
The Little Fish that Couldn’t
By Naomi Schalit — page 72
The Sickle Bird
The peregrine falcon’s eye sees all, reveals nothing.
By Susan Hand Shetterly — page 76
Mines, Murals and Tourists
In Newfoundland, an island town works to save itself from extinction.
By Nancy Griffin — page 80
Time, Space, Oceans and Climate
The North Atlantic Oscillation
By David D. Platt and Philip W Conkling — page 86
A Serious Eater of Fish
Counting an Island’s Cormorants, at the Price of a Few Chicks
By Richard J. King — page 90
Holy Places
Reviewed by David D. Platt — page 95
