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Small World
John Higgins was enjoying breakfast at the Cocomar Restaurant in the Dominican Republic last February when he noticed something from home. It was a buoy hanging on the wall, and on the buoy was written the word “Vinalhaven.” Higgins, a member of the Island Institute board of trustees, took photos of the buoy and sent
Portland firm recycles sails, things “green” and supports good causes
What do you call a manufacturing business that has managed to thrive while keeping its entire production local and maintaining a “green” mentality and a true sense of community? In Maine, some would call it miraculous. Sea Bags produces a line of high quality tote bags made from recycled sails. Owners Hannah Kubiak and Beth
“The best defenseman in the entire nation”
Here on the coast of Maine Caitlin Cahow may be relatively unknown, but in the world of women’s ice hockey, the part-time Vinalhaven resident is a virtual superstar. Cahow finished her collegiate career March 20 as a tri-captain for Harvard College when the Crimson lost in the first round of the Frozen Four to reigning
Vinalhaven soldier describes his experiences in Iraq
“There isn’t a doubt in my mind that any one of my friends would take a bullet if they thought they might have a chance to save someone,” says Sergeant Kenny Spalding of the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division. “Even if it looked hopeless they’d do it because we’re all brothers here.” Spalding, 21, is the
Local Knowledge
To the editor: I read Dan Hinckley’s letter [WWF Aug. 07], and I wanted to back up Philip Conkling in his pronunciation of Isle au Haut. When questioning the pronunciation of the name of a place, I have always thought one should take one’s cue from those who live there. Linda Greenlaw, who lives on
A passion for “mats”
“Everywhere I look I see a rug,” says Carol Petillo of Vinalhaven, “I am obsessed.” Her obsession is evident in her small house that has been overrun by piles of wool fabric in every corner, waiting to be cut and hooked. Petillo began hooking rugs five years ago after retiring from a 25-year teaching career
“A murder mystery was a good place to start”
As we pull up to the town dock at Isle au Haut, Linda Greenlaw steps out onto the float to greet us in true islander fashion. For someone who has led a life of big adventure, including a swordfishing career made famous in Sebastian Junger’s book The Perfect Storm and the subsequent blockbuster film of
Vinalhaven teen attends D.C. protest
In contrast to the Vietnam war era, political activism has not been particularly popular among teenagers during the Iraq war. However, Vinalhaven tenth-grader Morgan Bouton doesn’t spend a lot of time thinking about what is popular. The 16-year-old spent St. Patrick’s Day with approximately 50,000 other demonstrators at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., protesting the
School “Arts Team” mounts spring productions
Vinalhaven’s kindergarten through fifth grades put forth their best effort March 15 and 29 in two spring performances of song, dance, art and French language. Kindergarten through second graders presented “A Taste of Impressionism” and the third through fifth graders presented “Through the Decades.” The shows were the result of a collaboration among the art,
“Esperanza”Vinalhaven woman assists in an El Salvador clinic
Imagine flying south for the winter. You leave the sub-zero temperatures of Maine for someplace warm, tropical and exotic — maybe you have booked yourself on an eco-tour. When you deplane at your destination the humidity in the air hits you like a brick wall. You see a man standing in the airport holding a