"Editorial. People who travel the world often say that no coastline ca" by Philip W. Conkling
 

Title

Editorial. People who travel the world often say that no coastline can match th

Source

Island Journal

Date

1-1-1988

Volume Number

Volume 5

Pages

3

Abstract

Editorial. People who travel the world often say that no coastline can match that of Maine, yet few mainland Mainers seem to care for the state's islands. A large majority of Maine residents have never been to a coastal island unless it was connected to shore by a bridge. Mainlanders group islanders into two categories: quaint but unrealistic types who ignore greater economic opportunities on shore but expect public transportation, housing, and education subsidies; and an out-of-state summer elite. Without local leadership, Maine islands will be homogenized, like Martha's Vineyard.

Subjects

Islands

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