RJ Heller is a freelance journalist, essayist, photographer and author whose work appears in the Quoddy Tides and other publications. He is an avid reader and an award-winning book critic who enjoys sailing, hiking and many other outdoor pursuits. He lives in Starboard Cove.
"This is a good thing for Downeast Maine," one backer says, adding that it will bring extra federal funding and attention to make the Downeast region a destination.