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Chebeague Island School Granola

Chebeague Island School Granola Submitted by Laura Summa, Chebeague Island School food director This was given to me by Kerry Flynn of Peaks Island (my upholsterer), accidentally! Ironically, she was emailing it to another friend, but accidentally included my email address. In the meantime, it has made granola a big part of my diet, my

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Clams Casino

Clams Casino George Anderson, Swan’s Island Recipe courtesy of the Swan’s Island Cooks The most important part of this recipe is to buy your clams fresh. On most islands this shouldn’t be a problem. Here on Swan’s Island you can buy from George Anderson or Kevin Staples (Appy’s Place). How much you ask? Restaurants usually

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VLT walks and talks foster connection with place

Nature journaling…children’s literature…hydrogeology. What do these have in common? All are part of the popular series of Walks and Talks offered by Vinalhaven Land Trust (VLT) that help participants connect with the unique natural and historical gifts of the island. This season, VLT has put together a diverse array of programs focused on such topics

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Master Stroke

To the editor: I read with interest your summary of the Brookings Institution’s report on the future of Maine [WWF Nov. 2006]. As a boater I have visited Maine for many years, and I lived in Camden for a time. My daughter was born in Maine. Maine should look to Rhode Island for a master

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An island episode, circa 1933

I was a youngster back then and lived on Little Cranberry Island, also known as Islesford. I was born here and this writing I am one of only three living here now, who were. Eber Spurling of Great Cranberry Island was our mailman all through my early youth. He was a quiet little man with

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