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  • Peaches in the kitchen
    September 26

    A plethora of peaches

    The trees set heavily, and we thinned relentlessly, rubbing and plucking hundreds of pea and olive-sized peaches…

    Sandy Oliver

    Media

  • Courtney Naliboff playing music
    August 30

    Music is community… again

    The dilemma of the music teacher is that sometimes there aren’t enough hours in the day for the music teacher to also play music.

    Courtney Naliboff

    Media

  • A view of the church on Isle au Haut
    August 30

    Isle au Haut church faces crossroads

    The church is trying to re-establish a year-round presence—not to proselytize, but to provide aid, comfort, and pastoral continuity…

    Media

  • Fuel tanks sit close to the water during a high-tide event in Lincolnville Beach.
    May 22

    ​Mounting weather disaster costs make case for preparation

    If a city or state is not taking steps to reduce its vulnerability, the credit rating can go down.

    Media

  • A final meal at the Gawker.
    May 21

    Remembering the ‘improbable’ Harbor Gawker

    My own affection for the building dates back to the 1950s, when it was the scene of nightly bowling contests…

    Phil Crossman

    Media

  • Rope coiled on deck of ship
    April 26

    Clean energy from a meeting of Iceland and Maine

    The state is also uniquely situated because, unlike the port of Boston, Maine's major ports are directly connected to rail lines.

    Media

  • The arts and crafts on North Haven.
    April 12

    Art, a lawnmower, and the pursuit of fulfillment

    Even more daunting was trying to write a review—how did I know what was good or bad art?

    Tom Groening

    Media

  • Lobster boat in Rockport Harbor
    March 15

    Expanding economy forces the question: Who do we want to be?

    We’re now seeing evidence of investor and banking activity, and consumer confidence, along the length of our coast.

    Tom Groening

    Media

  • Carver's Harbor, Vinalhaven
    January 29

    Phil’s road trip, part II

    After a little nap during the ferry ride, we drove off on the island side, drove around behaving badly…

    Phil Crossman

    Media

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