Bloomsbury, 2007 Wolf of the Sea The subtitle of this book is revealing. In 1984 Patrick O’Brian wrote, “Some ten or eleven years ago an American publisher suggested that I should write a book about the Royal Navy of Nelson’s time. I was happy to agree, since both the period and the subject were congenial.
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
Island teachers conference tackles school challenges
Nearly 100 teachers, administrators and educational experts gathered Oct. 18-19 in Belfast to attend the biennial Island Teachers Conference (ITC). Representing schools from every Maine island community with a school, attendees had the opportunity to network, discuss common challenges and learn about new resources, strategies and tools. The event opened with dinner and a keynote
B-20 and Be Green: Will biodiesel be the fuel of the future for Vinalhaven?
Listening to a conversation at a Vinalhaven party recently, I heard Ross Trainor describing, with gusto, how sometimes he smells just like clam baskets. I thought this was understandable because he lives near the Harbor Gawker restaurant with its always-busy fryolator. But the way he was talking about it also conveyed some sense of pride,
A new face at Waterman’s Community Center
Liz Lovell is the new programs director at North Haven Arts and Enrichment. Having been in training with outgoing director Keely Felton, Lovell is ready and enthusiastic about continuing the programs at Waterman’s Community Center. Lovell is a 2003 North Haven Community School Graduate. She graduated this past spring from Bowdoin College with a major
Both sides welcome Canadian LNG report
Canada’s Foreign Affairs and International Trade Department has released its report on the possible impact of proposed LNG facilities on the Maine side of Passamaquoddy Bay. Both sides of the controversy are essentially claiming that the page report supports their positions. Produced by SENES Consultants Limited in Ottawa for the Government of Canada, the 326-page
Inter-island event brings kids together
In what has become one of the most anticipated and enjoyed happenings of an island school year, the annual inter-island event took place on Frenchboro on Sept. 27- 28. Students from the Monhegan, Matinicus, Islesford and Isle au Haut descended on the town like a swarm after being shipped over on the Sunbeam, the Maine
Lobster fishermen, researchers, managers gather at Prince Edward Island
On Sept. 23, over 275 participants representing 22 countries converged in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island Canada for the weeklong International Conference on Lobster Biology and Management. This was the 8th annual conference and the second one to be hosted by Canada. It provided an opportunity for lobster fishery mangers, fishermen and scientists from all over
Community Centers Three islands share experiences, plans at Islesboro meeting
Desserts, hardball questions and responses from representatives from Chebeague and North Haven’s community halls were featured at an informational meeting organized by the Islesboro Community Center board and attended by a about 100 Islesboro summer and year-round residents. Edie Konesni and John Mitchell, Co-Chairs of the Islesboro Community Center board of directors, welcomed participants and
Institute assessing effect of climate change on lobster fishery
Lobster fishermen and others on the coast of Maine will feel the effects of climate change in the coming years, no matter how soon or how much society reduces its emission of greenhouse gases. What that change might mean is the subject of a research project initiated by the Island Institute earlier this year. Scientists