Andrew Dorr is a dedicated public servant hailing from Vinalhaven, Maine, a coastal town located in the mid-coast region of Maine and Penobscot Bay. As the town manager, Dorr's responsibilities are multifaceted and extensive, varying from town to town based on the resources and staffing available. His roles include serving as the treasurer, tax collector, road commissioner, planner, and financial manager for the community. Vinalhaven is a vibrant, year-round island community with a population of approximately twelve to thirteen hundred people. The town's economy is primarily driven by lobstering. Seasonal tourism, facilitated by state ferry boats, and the presence of second homeowners also contribute significantly to the town's economy. Dorr's commitment to his community is evident in his comprehensive understanding of the town's economy, geography, and the challenges it faces due to its unique location and infrastructure.

Scope and Content Note
The interview with Andrew Dorr, conducted by Natalie Springuel from Maine Sea Grant and Ela Keegan from the College of the Atlantic, provides an in-depth look into the unique challenges and characteristics of Vinalhaven, Maine. As the town manager of Vinalhaven, Maine, Andy Dorr describes his job to be serving as treasurer, tax collector, planner, and financial manager. He describes Vinalhaven as having an authentic working waterfront where the main economy is lobstering and goes on to describe the impacts of recent gentrification, an increase in tourism, attempts to diversify the fisheries, planning for preservation in the reality of sea level rise and increasing storm severity, and the possibility of relocation. Dorr discusses the town's economy, primarily driven by lobstering and seasonal tourism, and the layout of the town, including its working waterfront and Main Street area. He also highlights the town's strong sense of community and the support it provides to its residents. A significant portion of the interview is dedicated to discussing the unique geographical challenges faced by the town, particularly the issue of water inundation. Dorr explains that unlike sandy shorelines that erode, Vinalhaven's main street is man-made and is being inundated with water that travels under it, threatening buildings from both sides. He raises questions about the water levels the town can tolerate before it becomes devastating, indicating the critical nature of this issue for the community.