Transportation on Maine’s islands ranges from shanks’ mare to bicycles to automobiles that haven’t seen a current inspection sticker in years. An ongoing problem has been how to get around our islands safely, economically and comfortably and without destroying our fragile ecosystems. Chebeague Island may not have solved the problem, but later this year at
What does ‘leverage’ really mean?
Remember 8th grade science class when we learned about the world’s “seven simple machines?” The wheel, the pulley and the inclined plane were three simple machines, as I recall, and so, too, was the lever. I vaguely remember the observational exercises we did by placing a triangular block at different points along a board and
Islesboro Central School holds creative writing contest
Islesboro Central School held its ninth annual creative writing contest for grades 6-12 and had an assembly honoring its winners on March 1. This year’s theme was “Change.” Middle school winners were Nate Gorham, Sarah Bullock and Keelin O’Connell. The high school poetry winner was Elan Rolerson, and the high school prose winners were Natasha
Sue Inches promotes value-added seafood
As Director of Industry Development for the Department of Marine Resources, Sue Inches has logged thousands of miles to stay in touch with the seafood processors, wharf owners and other seafood businesses scattered along Maine’s very long coastline. She feels it would be impossible for her to fulfill her job’s mission to support shoreside development
Travis Stearns wins Special Olympics medals
Islanders are used to having to exert a bit more effort to accomplish things mainlanders can breeze through without a thought. Whether it’s a marathon ferry-and-car expedition to accomplish a million small chores, or navigating the complex logistics of dinner and a movie, the planning alone can send a less-motivated person directly to the couch
Three islands hold town meetings
North Haven held its Annual Town Meeting March 9 in the town Community Building. Roseanne Grant, John Dietter and Kate Quinn, acting as members of the Medical Services Board, face a potentially challenging year as North Haven residents continue their search for a new physician. After much discussion residents passed an article to appropriate $115,200
Hancock fisherman tests artificial lobster bait
A “beautiful smelling bait?” Herb Hodgkins of Hancock, who uttered that oxymoron should know. He has been testing a new concoction for researchers at University of Maine in Orono and vows that women will love it. “They’ll let their husbands come in the house with their fishing clothes on,” he says. “They even might bait
Dredge committee wraps it up
A document reviewing state dredging procedures and making recommendations for future dredge disposal is nearing completion, and may help citizens and communities in navigating the twisty processes of dredging regulations affecting local construction and harbor projects. Dredging procedures affect both public and private projects, from the recent deepening of Portland harbor to individual fishing piers.
Oil rigs to be completed on Portland’s waterfront
Cianbro Corp. is leasing part of Pier 2 on the Portland waterfront to complete the construction of two oil rigs. City officials beamed as Jeff Monroe, Portland’s Transportation and Waterfront Director, announced March 5 that the company would lease the property for up to two years, paying rent of $1 million a year. The semi-submersible
Fishermen face health insurance crisis
“I think we’ve hit rock bottom,” said Patrice Farrey, director of the Maine Lobstermen’s Association, while talking at the Fishermen’s Forum about the cost of health insurance for Maine’s fishermen. “Any relief that could be provided for the fishing industry would be a step in the right direction.” Farrey was one of about 70 people