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Vinalhaven and partners restore a wetland, with one unexpected result
The Town of Vinalhaven recently partnered with the local land trust, a federal agency, a foundation, private landowners and the state to restore a large area of wetland where a causeway had restricted tidal flow to an upstream area. The causeway-bridge was constructed many years ago over Pleasant River Cove, using a series of old-style
Stratton Island Seal Deaths Still Under Investigation
The discovery in August of 27 dead harbor seals stranded on Stratton Island (in Saco Bay) prompted the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to reopen a previous investigation to determine the cause of unusual seal deaths along Maine’s coast. NOAA officials began looking into the problem last fall, after 66 adult harbor seals were
Red Tide Takes Its Toll On Maine’s Coast
Clam diggers in Washington County struggled to survive the summer months after being notified in July that Cobscook Bay was closed to the harvesting of clams, whelks and carnivorous snails. Other businesses in the area were reportedly affected by the loss of income that is usually generated by clam digging. Just as some Washington County
New lighthouse museum to open on Rockland waterfront
One of Rockland’s many hidden treasures is the valuable collection of lighthouse lenses and artifacts on display at the Shore Village Museum. For more than 25 years, the display (which now includes what may be the world’s largest collection of Fresnel lenses) has been located in an area of low visibility a few blocks from
Training program assists displaced Maine fishermen
The decline in the fishing industry in recent years has forced many people who once made their living on the water to seek new careers. Fishermen, lobstermen, clam diggers, urchin divers and even those who transport fish have all been affected by the changes. Many spouses who participated in these businesses have been displaced as