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Long May They Run, Catherine V. Schmitt

Maine Sea Grant Publications

Long May They Run, an article in Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Magazine about the history and culture of the Maine sardine industry. In 2010, the "Year of the Sardine" and the closure of the Stinson sardine plant, the last in the United States, prompted an exploration of why writers, painters, and other artists are so drawn to this humble fish that once supported so many of Maine's coastal communities.

In 2010, the Stinson Sardine Cannery in Prospect Harbor, Maine, the last sardine cannery in the United States, closed. As historians and photographers rushed in to document the loss, …

Downeast Fisheries Trail: Celebrating The Fisheries Heritage Of Downeast Maine, Then And Now, Downeast Fisheries Trail, Roosevelt-Campobello International Park, Natalie Springuel, Catherine Schmitt, J. Canniff

Maine Sea Grant Publications

Road map of the Downeast Fisheries Trail from Penobscot to Passamaquoddy Bay, connecting historic and active fisheries sites that illustrate the region’s maritime heritage. Marine resources sustain the culture and economy of Downeast Maine. The Downeast Fisheries Trail builds on these local resources to strengthen community life and the experience of visitors. Map includes brief descriptions of 45 businesses, wharves, museums, and parks located along the trail.