Recipe provided by Suzanne Verrier, North Creek Farm, Phippsburg North Creek Farm is an historic saltwater farm near the tip of the Phippsburg peninsula. Maine shrimp chowder is a customer favorite. This recipe calls for garlic scapes, the tender top part of the garlic stalks. Ingredients:½ cup Arborio rice1 cup water1 bay leaf½ tablespoon oil1
Tenants Harbor lobstermen take part in trap density study
At first, Tenants Harbor fishermen resisted the idea of removing lobster traps from two fertile fishing grounds. But multiple meetings and a better understanding of the purpose of a trap density experiment led to what may be a revealing study, sponsors say. And even if the study isn’t helpful, the process of getting fishermen together
First wind turbine tower section installed
The first tower section of Turbine 2 was installed on Tuesday, September 1 at the Fox Islands Electric Cooperative’s wind power project on Vinalhaven. Workers from Cianbro, the project’s general contractor, used a 320-foot tall crane and ropes to guide the base section onto the foundation, according to Suzanne Pude, director of the Island Institute’s Maine
With help, Chebeague farm now on solid ground
Second Wind Farm is nestled among the trees at the crest of Roy Hill Road on Chebeague Island. A small wooden farm stand, a colorful flower garden and a small field of oats mark the entrance. Down a grassy path, through rustic gates, sit a sheep pen, a chicken coop, farm implements and newly cleared
Matinicus native brings latest in marine research to Maine students
OceansWide, a summer camp based at the Darling Marine Center in Walpole, uses the most up-to-date technologies and a specialized educational curriculum to introduce students to marine science. This innovative program is rooted in founder Campbell “Buzz” Scott’s boyhood explorations in the waters surrounding Matinicus Island. There, Scott, now 48, experienced what many would consider
Signs of innovation
After the collapse of prices paid to Maine lobstermen last October, many were hoping that this summer would bring better news. It hasn’t. The boat price paid to lobstermen is the lowest it has been since 1990. The cost of fuel, bait and other supplies is considerably higher, which means that for many lobstermen, the
Live Yankees: The Sewalls and Their Ships
In the foreword to William Bunting’s adventure-filled beguilement, Sea Struck, Llewellyn Howland III, writes: “As well as being wide-ranging and authoritative, Bunting’s text is witty and beautifully written. It is the work of a sailor-scholar for whom the sea is a source of perpetual wonder and historical research a perpetual delight.” These words could be
Parallel 44: Inflating repair costs and cruise ship benefits on Portland’s waterfront
If you’ve been following Portland waterfront politics for the past few years, you’re aware of the ongoing controversies surrounding two major pieces of public infrastructure: the old Maine State Pier and the new Ocean Gateway Terminal. Two studies released in July raise serious questions about how city officials went about justifying their development plans for
Newfoundland premier says agreement threatens fishing sovereignty
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has negotiated a new agreement with the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) and he has angered Newfoundlanders. The agreement, which is before the House of Commons, will go into place unless Canada raises objections. Critics say the proposed agreement will open Canada’s 200-mile limit to NAFO member countries, and it
Fourth annual haddock bake draws 350
On August 8 the Midcoast Fishermen’s Association (MFA) of Port Clyde, Maine held its 4th annual haddock bake at the Saint George town office. Volunteer head chefs Rhonda and Doug Anderson served a feast of haddock donated by Port Clyde Fresh Catch, topped with Maine-shrimp Newburgh sauce, served with a salad of locally grown vegetables,