In this issue

The major Island event we cover this week is Talk of the Town held at the Opera House. The lead sentence in the story by Will Robinson sums it up. “Hardly any of the 246 seats in the Stonington Opera House were empty as people from all over the Island and Peninsula discussed climate change with a panel of six local experts at the first ‘talk of the town’ community conversation on December 6.“ Stonington select board member Travis Fifield added his overview, emphasizing the importance of infrastructure investment. He encouraged the gathered locals to continue to support the towns as they adapt. “A small investment now can save millions down the road,” he said. Both town governments are dealing with the complications and costs of waste disposal. Our sports columnist Jack Scott reports on the start of the Island high school basketball season. Also, don't forget to view Coming Events for holiday festivities you might like to attend.

Island Ad-Vantages Newspaper Description:

Island Ad-Vantages, based in Stonington, Maine traces its history through weekly papers published on Deer Isle from 1882. Serving the island towns of Deer Isle, Isle au Haut and Stonington, the Island Ad-Vantages provides a comprehensive offering of the news and events of the area, while paying special attention to the people, institutions and the natural beauty that make the community the place it is. From lobster fishing and the impact a $46 million a year that industry has on the community to annual events such as graduations, local sports coverage and a vibrant creative economy, the Ad-Vantages combines words and images to deliver a picture of an area that is as much about its beauty as it is about its ethic of hard work, determination and dedication.