“Emily Muir is familiar with the scene and people of ‘Small Potatoes’ from the twenty summers which she has spent in Maine. She has painted its landscape in oils and water colors, and now in words.” So reads the inside flap of the dust cover of Emily Muir’s first and only novel, Small Potatoes, published
Along Shore
Alaska has had a high drowning rate for many years. As a response to Alaska’s tragic situation, the Alaska Marine Safety Education Association (AMSEA) was formed in the mid 1980s. Now AMSEA is offering two workshops for educators in Maine, at the Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on April 19-20, and in South
Jackson Lab expansion faces criticism
“People say the lab is an eyesore,” said Mt. Desert native and boatbuilder Ralph Stanley, speaking of opposition to a proposed expansion of Bar Harbor’s Jackson Laboratory. “It doesn’t look like an eyesore to me. It looks like security to a lot of people.” Stanley, active in several Mt. Desert historical societies and most things
Eastport works to solve its cargo storage problem
It appears that the Port of Eastport’s problem of cargo storage space at Estes Head, or lack of it, is on its way to being solved – and the solution may well be a new warehouse with a metal frame and fabric skin. The problem was summed up by Skip Rogers, Eastport manager for Federal
Fishermen face health insurance crisis
“I think we’ve hit rock bottom,” said Patrice Farrey, director of the Maine Lobstermen’s Association, while talking at the Fishermen’s Forum about the cost of health insurance for Maine’s fishermen. “Any relief that could be provided for the fishing industry would be a step in the right direction.” Farrey was one of about 70 people
Dredge committee wraps it up
A document reviewing state dredging procedures and making recommendations for future dredge disposal is nearing completion, and may help citizens and communities in navigating the twisty processes of dredging regulations affecting local construction and harbor projects. Dredging procedures affect both public and private projects, from the recent deepening of Portland harbor to individual fishing piers.
Three islands hold town meetings
North Haven held its Annual Town Meeting March 9 in the town Community Building. Roseanne Grant, John Dietter and Kate Quinn, acting as members of the Medical Services Board, face a potentially challenging year as North Haven residents continue their search for a new physician. After much discussion residents passed an article to appropriate $115,200
Travis Stearns wins Special Olympics medals
Islanders are used to having to exert a bit more effort to accomplish things mainlanders can breeze through without a thought. Whether it’s a marathon ferry-and-car expedition to accomplish a million small chores, or navigating the complex logistics of dinner and a movie, the planning alone can send a less-motivated person directly to the couch
Islesboro Central School holds creative writing contest
Islesboro Central School held its ninth annual creative writing contest for grades 6-12 and had an assembly honoring its winners on March 1. This year’s theme was “Change.” Middle school winners were Nate Gorham, Sarah Bullock and Keelin O’Connell. The high school poetry winner was Elan Rolerson, and the high school prose winners were Natasha
Vinalhaven girls form a book club
What one activity could be provided to high school-aged girls that would promote development of leadership skills, literacy, discussion of social issues, and inter-generational interaction all in an informal, relaxed setting? Vinalhaven School librarian Susan Dempster has found the answer – A Girls’ Point of View Book Club. Dempster started the club last November with