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Beware of explaining islands to islanders
A central conflict of the novel is Mari’s desire to farm a few acres of Harry’s family's land, something his lawyer sister dismisses as not right for the island. SEE MORE
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Working Waterfront
Political refugee lands in Portugal
Bailey dives into the details on everything, from how to order a cup of coffee to banking, from how to buy food at a street market to why the roofs are all red. SEE MORE
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Former island hospital back on market
Built in 1903, the two-and-a-half story, brick hospital has been empty for nearly 80 years. “We would like to see it brought back to what it was. It’s really a beautiful building,” said Greg Watson. SEE MORE
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Belfast school launches Marine Institute
That academic year saw the acquisition of an on-campus wet lab with a 500-gallon water tanker and kelp-growing materials, as well as a limited-purpose aquaculture license… SEE MORE
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How Newfoundland fishermen protected their own
It was into this environment that the Fishermen's Protective Union was initiated by Newfoundland businessman William Ford Coaker. He recognized that the system meant fishermen had no direct access to markets or control over prices. SEE MORE
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Storm-related counseling available
StrengthenME, a program of Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services, is offering free, confidential, and anonymous mental health and spiritual care services funded through by FEMA in partnership with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration. These services are available to individuals, families, and groups in need of… SEE MORE
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A call to a new generation of coastal champions
As we plan for a new year at Island Institute, I am reminded of the important role that this newspaper plays in our mission. Through our columnists, contributors, and expert staff, we provide accurate and inspiring information about the issues you care about, connecting readers from all over the globe… SEE MORE
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Three coastal fish-farm projects dead or struggling
When three land-based fish farming proposals—in Jonesport, Bucksport, and Belfast—became public several years ago, they generated the expected support for their economic potential and opposition for possible environmental impacts. Early in 2025, none of the three proposals has broken ground; the Belfast project has been withdrawn, the Bucksport project's permits… SEE MORE
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State needs to prioritize working waterfronts
Over the past year, there has been a growing movement to address the issues facing Maine’s working waterfronts—from Gov. Mills’ Infrastructure Rebuilding and Resilience Commission and Maine’s updated climate action plan, to the Working Waterfront Coalition and community conversations like those hosted by Maine Sea Grant on storm response and… SEE MORE
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Judging a good man, a life well-lived
In 1999 I was sitting in the Superior Court in Rockland, covering some routine motion hearing for the Bangor Daily News. The business concluded and all were asked to rise as the judge exited. A minute later, the door to the right of the bench opened, and there stood the… SEE MORE
