Discover how early settlers survived on Maine's coastal islands despite harsh living conditions. Objective 1. To list three reasons why it is important to remember the ways of life of everyday people; 2. To name and describe three different occupations associated with northern coastal life; 3. To describe the influence of the Maine coastal environment on island populations by explaining its impact on two families; 4. To explain why island settlement was more desirable than mainland settlement for many people; 5. To list reasons why the preservation of local history is important. Background Tim Duration: 90 Minutes.