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  • Jason and Josh Joyce.
    October 17

    Swan’s Island looks to diversified ocean economy

    Jason and Josh Joyce, cousins and life-long island residents, have been two of the first to venture into oyster farming. Their families have been on Swan’s Island for eight generations...

    Media

  • From left: Alan Caron, Terry Hayes, Janet Mills, and Shawn Moody, candidates for governor.
    October 17

    Energy policy question draws contrast in gubernatorial forum

    One contrast drawn among among the candidates came in response to a question about offshore wind turbines.

    Tom Groening

    Media

  • Photovoltaic panel in a yard on Islesboro.
    October 9

    Islesboro recharges for energy independence

    As it turns out, islanders are committed to cutting energy costs and consumption, as became apparent...

    Tom Groening

    Media

  • Jonesport sardine packing plant.
    October 1

    Herring, once king on coast, now worries regulators

    Canning began in the early 19thcentury, thanks to a French scientist’s discovery of food sterilization techniques.

    Laurie Schreiber

    Media

  • Channing Boswell at the dock off Thompson Wharf in Belfast, where he operates an electric-powered tour boat.
    September 27

    Rolling on the river aboard electric-powered whale boat

    Whether it’s aboard a restored schooner or a retrofit lobster boat, there are plenty of opportunities for visitors and locals to enjoy the sublime experience of being on the saltwater in Maine. It may be for a few hours or a few days, but businesses abound offering such outings.

    Tom Groening

    Media

  • Seas break over the main road on the Narrows in Islesboro.
    September 27

    Innovative infrastructure in face of sea-level rise

    With 39 percentof the U.S.population living along the shore, it’s important to work with the environment…

    Media

  • From left, Carmen Sanford, Dakota Hatton, Kelsea Carr-Squires, Glenn Squires, Izzy Squires.
    September 19

    New family revives Abel’s in Somesville

    When the Stanleys retired from Abel’s, the restaurant sat closed in 2017. Now it’s hopping again. And it’s still a family affair—but a different family.

    Media

  • John Pearsall, owner and operator of Elite Airways
    September 12

    ​Portland-based Elite Airways finds sports niche

    Elite Airways now operates 15 aircraft, with plans to add another five, and employs 180 people at various locations. About 25 work in Portland...

    Tom Groening

    Media

  • Bruce Fernald, left, and Kwami Onwuachi.
    September 6

    ​Trapped on film in ‘Trap to Table’ promotion

    I felt like part of the team as I found a table in the attic for Kwami’s work surface.

    Barbara Fernald

    Media

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