Gubernatorial candidates discuss island issues

On Friday, August 13, gubernatorial candidates gathered at the Strand Theatre in Rockland for the first forum since the primaries. Candidates who attended include Senator Elizabeth (Libby) Mitchell (D), Eliot Cutler (I), Shawn Moody (I) and Kevin Scott (I).

From the Town Landing: A close call for the Gulf of Maine

The enormous impact of the spill from this one well, one of 4,000 in the Gulf of Mexico, makes clear the threat that our oil addiction poses to fishermen and others who depend on healthy marine ecosystems to make their living.

Where are the herring?

Landings of herring from inshore waters known as Area 1A are dramatically less than in years past, causing scientists, seine fishermen and lobstermen to shake their heads in confusion.

Peaks Island wind testing initiative moving forward

For the past two years, the Peaks Environmental Action Team's wind group has worked toward testing the wind resource on Peaks Island. Lead by Sam Saltonstall, this volunteer group spent hours exploring the issue, considering a variety of test options and looking at grant opportunities.

Swan's Island explores wind feasibility

In an effort to stabilize electricity costs, the cooperative board of trustees has been working with Island Institute's community wind department exploring the possibility of generating wind power on Swan's Island.

Journal of an Island Kitchen: The Vegetable Deluge

Long View: The end of the beginning

Fathoming: Oil in the Gulf of Mexico: Not as far away as you think

Volunteers, students work to restore an island with a long history