Sea Monsters
This famous sea monster takes the shape of a giant squid.
Kraken
It's what you study if you're a mycologist.
Fungi
This "McDreamy" actor from Lewiston was named People's Sexiest Man Alive in 2023.
Patrick Dempsey
In 1983, these two joined forces to found Island Institute.
Philip Conkling and Peter Ralston
This animal-like acronym is used to describe the best athletes.
G.O.A.T or Greatest Of All Time
The sea goat or goat fish is the symbol of this zodiac sign.
Capricorn
Of all the U.S. states, this one is the closest to Africa.
Maine
This famous female poet was born here, in Rockland!
Edna St. Vincent Millay
Mike Felton, a former Island Institute Fellow and trustee, lived on this island during his fellowship.
Vinalhaven
Originating with the online game Among Us, this word is used to describe something as untrustworthy.
Sus
Selkies are mythological creature that can shapeshift between human and this animal form.
Seals
Farrokh Bulsara was the birth name of this famous singer.
Freddie Mercury
She was the first woman from Maine elected to the U.S. Senate and also the first women to serve in both houses of Congress.
Margaret Chase Smith
It's the year when the first Island Journal issue was published.
1984
This word describes anything that's considered uncool, untrendy, or people who deliberately stick to outdated trends.
Cheugy
Known for its long, undulating body that can grow up to 10 feet in length, this deep sea fish is thought to be the inspiration for many a sea serpent tale.
Oarfish
Percival Everett's 2024 book James is a retelling of this classic 1884 novel from the perspective of a secondary character.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
The "L.L." of the famous company and inventor L.L. Bean stands for these two names.
Leon Leonwood
In 1996, the U.S. Postal Service attempted to close the post offices on four island communities before Island Institute intervened. Name one of those island communities.
Great Cranberry Island, Swan’s Island, Frenchboro, and Cliff Island
Don't worry, I won't hit you! I just used this descriptive word that means something is impressive.
Slaps
Akugyo, often depicted as giant mermaids, are sea monsters whose story originated in this Asian country.
Japan
In her final regular-season game, she became the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer for both men and women.
Caitlin Clark
He collaborated with his considerably-more-famous father to write the novel Sleeping Beauties.
Owen King
After the destruction of this lighthouse, Island Institute started the Maine Lights Program to preserve Maine’s remaining lighthouses.
Moose Peak/Mistake Island Lighthouse
If you have "negative (this word)," then you are probably doing something to embarrass yourself.
Aura