Jeff Herbst takes readers on a journey to Airline Road, to show the people, tales, and landscape.
Volume VIII, Issue 32, 1988

Thomas Brown investigates the controversy regarding the development of the Basin Mills Dam on the Penobscot River. He focuses on topics related to development versus conservation, the life cycle and existence of salmon in the river, and the environmental impact of the dam.

After rediscovering a population of strugeon in the Penobscot River, a group of scientists from the University of Maine is trying to figure out why the strugeon are there. Isaac Kestenbaum speaks to the researchers about their search for the fish.

As the Penobscot River recovers from centuries of environmental impacts, the restoration of river-based traditions remains a hope for the Penobscot Indian Nation. Sara Quinn documents how members of the Penobscot Tribe used to rely on the river, and today how they attempt to remain attached to it.

After rediscovering a population of sturgeon in the Penobscot River, a group of scientists from the University of Maine is trying to figure out why the sturgeon are there. Kate Hassett and Isaac Kestenbaum speak to the researchers about their search for the fish.

Sara Quinn documents the work that residents of the unorganized township of Argyle did to fight back a proposed landfill, and explores the connection to the land that drives the struggle to defend it.

Erin Wile captures the controversy regarding the development of the Basin Mills Dam on the Penobscot River.

In an effort to rebuild the ecosystem of the Penobscot River, a partnership was formed between the Penobscot Nation, industry, federal and state governments, and conservation groups. Larissa Curlik highlights the work that has been to restore the fish life of the river.