Vinalhaven finds its spirit

After discussing the lack of town spirit with lifelong resident Lee Osgood, Olson decided they should "stop bitching and just do something about it."

Long View: Remembering Matt Simmons

Matt Simmons, a long time friend of the Maine coast and its islands and a student of the winds and waters of the Gulf of Maine, loved to tell the story of his first trip to Maine, courtesy of a labor strike while he worked construction one summer as a college student in his home state of Utah.

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.

Cranberry Report: Recipe Fallback

Journal of an Island Kitchen: The Vegetable Deluge

Singing with Truth

Ashely Bryan

Chebeague explores economics of farming