At the Boat School in Eastport the work of a former teacher hangs reverently on the wall in front of the marine drafting and design classroom: a large chalk drawing on a chocolate brown blackboard. The drawing was rendered by Ernie Brierley who joined the faculty when the school was operating in the former Coast
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
Islesboro protects its groundwater
Fearful of overuse and contamination, Islesboro has established a committee to oversee the protection of the island’s groundwater. The committee is unique to the area. Allen Mirk, member of the Islesboro Groundwater Protection Committee (IGWPC), said, “we feel like we are in the vanguard, we are trying to find out what we have before we