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March 9
Lobster marketing strategy centers on 'new shell'
Plan would reach out to influential chefs, highlight 'lobstery' taste
ROCKPORT — A firm hired by the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative to help grow markets for and increase the value of the state's signature seafood unveiled its strategy at the Maine Fishermen's Forum on Friday, March 6. Representatives from the firm Weber Shandwick said their vision aims to: Establish the June-November period as "lobster season." Rebrand what have known as…
March 9
Maine Maritime Academy hires alumnus to develop offshore industry program
Michael Young a former instructor
Maine Maritime Academy has hired Michael Young of Ellsworth, a 1977 MMA graduate and previous instructor at the college to develop courses and programs to prepare students for jobs in offshore…
March 9
Oil price dip is Alaska's pain
Alaskan islands, remote coastal towns need connection
Sitka, Alaska is firmly anchored to the western shore of snow-capped Baranof Island. At just under 9,000 people, it is the fifth largest city in a state of 750,000. Alaska's…
March 9
Stranded by choice
Lobster scientist gets air-lift help, but welcomes life on island
When lobster scientist Diane Cowan heard that friends planned to airlift a box of goodies to her on Friendship Long Island, where she's been stranded since Jan. 30 due to…
March 9
The rewards of coaching and being coached
Vinalhaven girls basketball team inspires
Kelsey Byrd is an Island Fellow, a participant in a two-year service program operated by AmeriCorps and the Island Institute, doing community development work on islands and remote coastal communities.…
March 2
Going to see the snow in SoCal
North Haven islander plays tourist in San Diego
Just about every other year my husband and I travel to Southern California to visit his family for Christmas. We leave the island, which is often covered in snow, or…
March 2
Small island schools get creative for phys ed
Field trips let students get to know each other through play
OK, now squats with our arms up! Let's count down… 20…19...18...17… Straight arms! Pretend like you're sitting in a chair. Early on Tuesday and Thursday mornings in a few island…
February 26
No need for selfies: Photographer captures islanders in 'We Are Swan's Island' project
SWAN'S ISLAND — Whether it's a wedding, reunion or holiday celebration, photographers often struggle to get all the key family members in their shots. Imagine how hard it was for…
February 26
Record lobster landings in 2014: 123 million pounds, $456 million in value
DMR reports third consecutive year of 120-million-plus pounds
For the third year in a row and only the third time ever, Maine lobster fishermen landed over 120 million pounds with a record overall value of $456,935,346, according to…
February 23
Environment-based job market alive at career fair
Waldo County's Unity College draws 70 presenters
UNITY — Almost 70 organizations were represented at an environment-based career fair at Unity College on Feb. 10. Is that a sign of a rebounding economy? Maybe. Many of the…
Island Postcards
EPISODE 10: Keep the Light Shining
Two ambitious young women swam around the entire Island of Isle au Haut during the summer of 2019 to raise money for crucial renovations to the lighthouse.
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