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
Frustrations ease as North Haven, Islesboro ferry projects progress
Residents of North Haven and Islesboro say they now see hope for an end to their frustrations with the ferry service as plans progress for a new Vinalhaven ferry and ramp repairs on Islesboro. “In theory the new ferry is slated for Vinalhaven,” said Lisa Shields of North Haven. “But when a ferry breaks down
Remembering Margery Foster
Margery Foster, who was a founding trustee of the Island Institute, passed away quietly Sept. 22, 2007 at her home in Francestown, N.H. after a period of failing health. Her many friends and admirers in Casco Bay and along the Maine coast will remember her keen mind, sparkling wit, indomitable will and great love of
Portland can’t decide what to do with Maine State Pier
The stubborn cloud of stalemate has yet to lift from Portland’s waterfront. Two companies — Olympia Cos. of Portland and Ocean Properties of Portsmouth, N.H. — continue to bid for the Maine State Pier project, and in a surprise move in mid-October both were asked to quickly come up with “options” that would build a
Interactions: Rock crabs could help solve PEI’s tunicate problem
A study to quantify the decreasing numbers of rock crab in Prince Edward Island waters has resulted in a discovery that is being looked at closely by provincial and federal scientists. Rock crab, the study suggests, can be utilized to control and even diminish the numbers of tunicate, an invasive species that is wreaking havoc
From the Deck: 1938
Hugh Williams and I, aged 22, after a summer in charge of the nautical program at a co-ed summer camp and a year at college, planned a cruising program for boys. Hugh had a quite fast and able 26-foot sloop, Helen G., with no engine but three bunks. I had Dorothy, a handsome 28-foot gaff-headed