News of Maine's Coast and Islands
News and views on the places we cover: Maine's island and remote coastal communities.
If life is more difficult on Islesboro, life is more difficult for all of us.
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Studies have shown meeting social needs of older adults is as important as meeting medical.
Stephanie Bouchard
In 1931, Little suggested giving the state of Maine the authority to euthanize…
Tom Walsh
As many as 85 rental dwelling units are needed to satisfy demand…
Tom Groening
“Do you have any interest in this food from my refrigerator?” It’s a common question for those of us who live here...
Barbara Fernald
In the past couple of years, the TLC has grown to include the island of Cuttyhunk, the only one-room island school in Massachusetts.
Yvonne Thomas
The island can be stifling, like a strong hug that at first is comforting but is too tight and lasts too long.
When philanthropist Roxanne Quimby bought the 113-acre Ocean Wood Campground on Schoodic Peninsula three years ago for $2 million, her intent was to save the land and its 3,200-feet of bold ocean frontage from development.
No two islands are quite alike, and this held true when Cliff Island was going through the community broadband process.
Jack Sullivan