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The Working Waterfront is essential reading for people who live on—or care about—the coast of Maine.

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This complex and far-reaching supply chain is one reason why the fate of our lobster industry is so important. Very well explained by long-time fisheries reporter Laurie Schreiber from our 2022 Island Journal. bit.ly/3GLcCH3
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Band on the run: What Courtney learned about other people's special small towns on Bait Bag's tour. bit.ly/3WnWEZc

A sense of place - Island Institute

For the second half of July, I, a 41-year-old woman, mother, and teacher, went on tour with my band.

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Fear not! Well, fear a little, but we take heart is these young environmental champions doing good work in Maine. bit.ly/3Dc04oR
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Policy bubbling up from the people or a chaotic way to govern? Either way, these Portland issues may soon impact other coastal towns in Maine. bit.ly/3SrBpCp
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Remember lobster pounds, where the critters would be held until prices rose? Here's one way they're being repurposed. bit.ly/3QBGYNz
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From Peyton Place to Cabot Cove: Inventing Maine? bit.ly/3cAgrCE

Imagining coastal Maine, from 'Peyton Place' to 'Murder She Wrote' - Island Institute

When I moved to Portland in 1988, I did not come alone: hundreds, perhaps thousands of images tagged along providing me with a vivid mental map of this place

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Want to help regulators learn more about rockweed? Citizen science opportunity here. bit.ly/3e7bce6
Give a young man a book as powerful as Kerouac's "On The Road" and watch out. bit.ly/3AFZKyD
An island business woman who leans on creativity and power tools in winter, and creativity and shovels in spring and summer. bit.ly/3QKWfws
Meet the most "joyful" postmaster you'll ever encounter. Is it coincidental that she works and lives on a Maine island? bit.ly/3Kb6ibM
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Personal information (sort of) worth sharing with the world. bit.ly/3QsD7DD

Have you taken your broadband speed test? - Island Institute

In July of 2020, Maine voters overwhelming passed a $15 million broadband bond. This fall, we will see $150 million in federal funds, and at least another

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Classical instrumental music as a response to climate change? Yes! bit.ly/3zI3e1V

Music sounds the alarm - Island Institute

The seven North Haven students in combined grades 4, 5, and 6 carried in cushions and arranged them on the floor while older students doubled up on sofas at

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A Portland walking tour shares stories of the city's unknown—and unsung—heroes. bit.ly/3PJcqKe

Reviving Portland's unsung historical heroes - Island Institute

On the morning of Oct. 18, 1775, a British naval fleet anchored in Portland Harbor began bombarding what was then known as Falmouth, Mass. The bludgeoning of

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We can't help but be cheered by these two stories about recent Maine coast grads; lots of reasons to be optimistic about our future. bit.ly/3REBZxq bit.ly/3aGZDsx

Teen climate activist wins White House recognition - Island Institute

For Sirohi Kumar, a senior at Mount Desert Island High School, seemingly overwhelming challenges become less daunting once identified.

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Teen climate activist wins White House recognition - Island Institute

For Sirohi Kumar, a senior at Mount Desert Island High School, seemingly overwhelming challenges become less daunting once identified.

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Sandy Oliver prefers her "dumb" kitchen. It's hard to disagree with her reasoning. bit.ly/3o5MSuN
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Two-plus years after COVID hit, what did Maine island communities learn about themselves? bit.ly/3yYBqIb
We print, you respond: letters on racism, sexism, and joys of libraries. bit.ly/3l8S3sh
You might be surprised to learn some facts about Maine and slavery, Maine and indigenous people. bit.ly/3OMcWXW
A free, guided tour of Stonington village and waterfront with local experts on Saturday, May 7. bit.ly/3rRnpaw
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