Robin Roberts needs no introduction to baseball fans of the 1950s and `60s, even if you grew up in New England cheering for the Red Sox. As a boy I admired the big Phillies pitcher, now well over 70, who still looks as though he could throw a baseball through a wall. Just in case
Five new fellows head for coastal communities
This fall, five new Island Institute Fellows have joined four returning fellows to work in island and coastal communities from the Downeast region to Casco Bay. The new fellows will work on a variety of projects. The Island Fellows Program is perhaps the Island Institute’s most visible and valued program. At the request of communities,
Islesboro remembers 1992 “Century of Fashions” show
On Aug. 30, the Islesboro Historical Society hosted “The Way We Were,” a DVD showing and reunion party for island participants and guests who were involved in the community’s “Century of Fashions” show 15 years ago. The reunion was put together by the original 1992 organizers, Pat Hopkins and Ginny Hall. Jim Lester, who played
Securing the border
Sometimes in this business they deliver themselves into your hands. As a reporter I’ve called a lot of people and asked them questions they don’t necessarily want to answer. Once in a while, however, what comes out of their mouths has left me shaking my head in amazement. Five of us sailed into Rockland recently,
A generalization can get you into trouble
On Aug. 12 Vinalhaven made the news in an article in the New York Times titled, “When Conflict Washes Up On A Quiet Maine Island.” Conflict has surfaced here before, of course, as it does in any community. Maybe because of its small island setting, familiarity can breed both contempt and comfort. But to the
Benefits of Wind Power
To the editor: Wind turbines (WWF May 2007) are especially appropriate for most islands — both because of the consistent wind presence and because of the cost of delivering electricity to islands, either by undersea cable or on-island generator. No doubt wind turbines will in the future be as common and picturesque a sight as
Parallel 44: For LNG, Maine is the end of the line
First, a housekeeping note from my August piece on the Mitchell-Baldacci clan: while my family tree is correct, several attentive readers pointed out that I reversed the meanings of “second cousin” and “first cousin, once removed.” Sen. Mitchell and Gov. Baldacci are indeed the latter, just as Jim Mitchell and his brothers and first cousins
Unlawful and Unfair
To the editor: I am thankful for the Maine Lobstermen’s Association’s Gulf of Maine Lobster Foundation Rope Buyback Program (WWF July 07). I did participate in this program and I do feel this program is a must. Also, I agree with Laura Ludwig’s statement, “the dollar forty we’re giving them is just to take the
Wiscasset coal gas project heads for a town vote
Wiscasset residents are bracing for an Election Day showdown over the fate of a proposed coal-gasification power plant and diesel refinery. Depending on who you believe, Twin Rivers Energy Center will either solve the town’s fiscal worries, or destroy the very image “Maine’s Prettiest Village” has tried so hard to project. Despite fierce local opposition
Insulting
To the editor: I have just finished reading the article by Colin Woodard entitled “Maine’s Ruling Family.” Quite frankly, I do not get his point. To even suggest that Senator Mitchell is in a point of conflict of interest is insulting to a man who served Maine and gained the respect of world leaders. The