Working Waterfront

Neighbors helping neighbors on islands

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 mainland facilities, separating them from their homes and families. Genesis support helped open the Ivan Calderwood Home in 2001, enabling… SEE MORE

Working Waterfront

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 borders South Portland’s Bug Light Park and boat ramp to the east and an oil tank farm to the west… SEE MORE