Report says vessels speed in right whale protection zones
A new report has found that most vessels are exceeding speed limits in areas designated to protect critically endangered North Atlantic right whales.
Articles by: Ethan Genter
Ethan Genter
Ethan is the maritime reporter for the Ellsworth American and Mount Desert Islander. He also covers Bar Harbor. When he's not reporting, you'll likely find him wandering trails while listening to audiobooks. Send tips, story ideas and favorite swimming holes in Hancock County to [email protected]
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Iconic sardine boat restoration project larger than first predicted
When Campbell “Buzz” Scott embarked on restoring Pauline, a 1948 sardine carrier, he knew it was going to be a bit of a project.
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Rare lobsters head to aquariums
“Ghosty,” the rare white and blue lobster that was pulled up by 12-year-old Northeast Harbor lobsterman Elli Harbor, has found a new home.
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Bar Harbor will demolish ferry terminal after new plan is made
The town will proceed with the demolition of the aging state ferry terminal once it has a plan to replace it.
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Citizens’ initiative seeks to allow recreational cannabis store in Bar Harbor
Backers of a planned recreational retail cannabis shop are collecting signatures for a citizens’ initiative that would create an ordinance allowing for two adult-use stores in town.
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Vacation rentals, LUO amendments to have public hearing
Several potential new land use ordinances, including on vacation rentals, will have a public hearing next month ahead of going before voters in November.
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Maritime Shorts: Ocean acidification, whale entanglements, flooding trend
Coastal communities across the U.S. saw record-setting high tide flooding in 2020, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a trend that is expected to carry on into 2022 and beyond without “improved flood defenses.”
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Lobsters may hear with hair
A new study indicates that lobsters can possibly hear through their hair.
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A pound of scallops? Researchers test if scallops grow in lobster pounds
Can scallops grow in a lobster pound? A team of local researchers is trying to find out.
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Business is booming at boatyards
Several boatyards across the region reported that things are full steam ahead.