To the editor: The August issue of Working Waterfront contains a letter, “Thoughts on LNG,” from Jonesport resident Jerry Fernald. Mr. Fernald takes issue with St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Mayor John Craig regarding his opposition to the proposed LNG terminals on the Maine side of Passamaquoddy Bay. (Note: There is solid opposition among Canadians around
Island Fellows complete assignments amid high praise
On Aug. 15, citizens from the length of Maine’s coast gathered at a dinner in Belfast to thank the young people who have lived and worked as Island Institute Fellows in their communities over the past one to two years. From Great Cranberry Island to Peaks Island, community members rose to pay tribute to the
“I like to just let people say their thing” Islanders author reflects on the offshore life
Serendipity seems to be at the core of Virginia Thorndike’s book Islanders. She felt fortunate to be the person asked to author it, as she explained to me in a recent interview. When Down East Books pitched the idea of describing Maine’s island residents, her immediate response was: “You betcha.” She told me, “Ever since
More on the War of 1812
To the editor: Colin Woodard’s article “When Britain Invaded Maine” is of great interest to me as I have been researching Massachusetts’s role in the War of 1812 for nearly 50 years… Massachusetts was violently anti-war, more so than the recent Vietnam War, and the reason was political. The opposition party had won the presidency.
SPIRIT OF BERMUDA launched in Rockport
The three-masted schooner Spirit of Bermuda slid into the calm waters of Rockport Harbor Aug. 13, while the sun shone and a crowd cheered. The vessel seemed to lurch forward into the water, as though eager to start sailing, and that caused brief consternation among those in charge of the launching. A few days earlier
“Vinalhaven A to Z” explores island history
Holly Walker, a 2006 graduate of Vinalhaven High School, autographed her new book, Vinalhaven A to Z: An Alphabet Book of Places, at the Vinalhaven Historical Society on July 30. The historical society provided photos and information for Walker’s book project. “While writing this book,” Walker said, “I learned information about Vinalhaven that I never
Archipelago expands, features two island artists in new gallery
Archipelago, the Island Institute’s retail store, is expanding into the adjacent space at 386 Main Street in Rockland. This new fine art gallery will exhibit solo and group shows of significant island art. Archipelago Fine Arts will present its first show on Sept. 15, 2006, titled “Visions from the Island Studio: Influence and Inspiration.” Featured
Special Interest
To the editor: In the attempt to present a balanced perspective on complex matters, the challenge for journalists and readers alike is the same: How to distinguish between special interests and informed opinion. Since I had seen Al Gore’s “An Inconvenient Truth,” but was not familiar with Professor Lindzen’s writings that challenge Gore’s thesis, I
Three scientists warn against eating seafood
“From the day of birth to menopause, women should be careful about their consumption of seafood.” “When you’re feeding your children, you’re feeding your grandchildren: the contaminants get passed on.” “Anybody who eats lobster tomalley is really on their own.” “Don’t eat anything out of the Hudson River, ever.” “There are ten times the amount
‘Tis the season of out-of-place wildlife…
A gray triggerfish made an unexpected visit to Boothbay Harbor on July 21, managing to get caught in a net after being tempted by a hook baited with a crab, from the dock at Brown’s Wharf. Quite a few witnesses were present for the event, including Capt. Barry Gibson, who runs the Shark Five charter