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October 2
‘Island girl’ returns to teach on Isle au Haut
Kipp Quinby started in island’s one-room school
Kipp Quinby’s new job is a sort of homecoming. In September, she took over as the teacher of Isle au Haut’s one-room school house, the same room where she attended school as a child.
October 2
Going electric—Training technicians to work on electric outboards
Courses in Rockland, Farmington prepare for new ‘fuel’
The topic was electric outboards and the course was created with boat yard technicians in mind, but designed for a wide range of levels of familiarity with the content. It was offered in Rockland at Mid-Coast School of Technology in July and in Farmington at Foster Career and Technical Education Center in August.
October 2
Island Institute funded for lobster work
SBA grant supports community resiliency work
Island Institute has landed a $1.4 million grant from the Small Business Administration to support Maine’s lobster industry and enhance the economic resilience of the coastal communities dependent on this…
October 2
Farnsworth shows coastal Wyeths
College intern explores, curates art
The Farnsworth Art Museum is presenting The Wyeths: Impressions of Coastal Maine, beginning Oct. 26 through Dec. 31. The exhibition presents paintings by N.C., Andrew, and James “Jamie” Wyeth, inviting…
October 2
Neighbors helping neighbors on islands
Affordable housing efforts reflect unified resources
Twenty-five years ago, residents of Vinalhaven asked the Genesis Community Loan Fund for help. Without local options, their aging neighbors were often forced to leave the island for care in…
October 2
Letters to the editor: Yard South, Blue Hill
‘No’ to Yard South To the editor: There is a brief opportunity to save waterfront on Portland Harbor, currently zoned industrial, for future marine commercial use. A 30-acre parcel that…
October 2
Machias dike repair awaits plan
DOT to host delayed hearing in October
One recent late August evening, a few tourists gathered on the deck of Helen’s Restaurant overlooking the Machias River. The summer holdouts tugged sweaters closer and steadied their glasses while…
October 2
After the storms: Downeast coast rebuilds
Owners remain committed to staying on the shore
The owners of Chipman’s Wharf, a seafood market, lobster buying station, and restaurant in Milbridge, had a brutal awakening after the powerful January storms wiped away their 106-foot wharf.
September 20
We asked, you answered
Newspaper reader survey shows your interests
Earlier this year, Island Institute asked our readers for your thoughts and opinions about The Working Waterfront newspaper and the weekly online digest of Working Waterfront stories. As we consider…
September 20
When you can’t get there from here
Islesboro to raise road, plan for bridge at Narrows
One question that came up frequently among community members was if the 2-foot increase was sufficient. After all, the Maine Climate Council has recommended managing for at least 1.5 feet of sea level rise by 2050 and preparing for a possible rise of up to 3 feet over that time.
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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