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Maritime Shorts Oyster lease approved  BAR HARBOR—After a multi-year application process that was further hampered by COVID-19, the Maine Department of Resources has approved a 10-year standard aquaculture lease for a 3.36-acre site in Western Bay. Matt Gerald of Western Bay Oyster Co. has been farming the site under a limited purpose aquaculture lease obtained in 2015. The site is near the head of Mount Desert Island, south of Old House Cove in Western Bay and near Windaway Lane. Ge...

“Rob’s vision and leadership will be greatly missed by the Island Institute’s staff, board and nonprofit partners,” said Island Institute Board Chairwoman Emily Lane.

Island Institute announces Rob Snyder stepping down as president, national search for replacement commencing Thu, 02/18/2021 - 2:30pm Rob Snyder. (File photo) ROCKLAND — After 18 years of dedication to furthering the organization’s mission and values, with eight of those as president, Island Institute President Rob Snyder has announced he will be stepping down from his leadership role at the end of April. During his tenure, Snyder has been a driving force behind the growth and su...

During his tenure, Snyder has been a driving force behind the growth and success of the Rockland-based nonprofit and its support for Maine’s island and coastal communities.