News of Maine's Coast and Islands
News and views on the places we cover: Maine's island and remote coastal communities.
Maine lost $1,642 per person in funds for just these five programs because of its undercount…
Meghan Grabill, Ph.D.
Media
We found our old-fashioned rotary phone, which had been a housewarming present…
Courtney Naliboff
It stings a bit, but I think it is a natural and healthy response…
Tom Groening
Recently, I read about philosopher Albert Borgmann’s concept of “focal” things and practices. A focal thing is something that provides
Caroline Carrigan
Funds will be used to construct a boat launch, breakwater, and wharf to accommodate 35 boats…
Wanda Curtis
I love the whole concept of taking a month of vacation at the start of the year…
Barbara Fernald
“He was an articulate witness to his times, even while making clear that he wished his times were different.”—Rebecca Pritchard
Giving thanks works
To the editor:
I really connected with Barbara Fernald's piece on “tacking toward the positives” in life (Cranberry Report, November issue).
Staff Writer
The allure of living on an island includes isolation from the rest of the world. The downside of living on an island includes isolation from the rest of the world. Especially when you need something on the mainland.