Castine Patriot - 11/19/2020

Trinity Episcopal Church Leader Settles Down On Maine Coast

CASTINE—Life has taken Trinity Episcopal Church priest Donna Downs around the world, from Connecticut to Tokyo, Japan, England and more, but one small town on the coast of Maine always remained a constant.

Wilson Museum Begins Search For Executive Director

Hutchins to step down in 2021

Tis The Season—For The Bees

Tis the season, so here is an idea for a handmade gift for the gardener in your life.

Christmas Cactus, And An Early Start To Holiday Decorating

I’ve been asked how you can tell whether you have a Christmas, Easter or Thanksgiving cactus.

Facing Budget Crisis, George Stevens Academy Requests Tuition Hike

BLUE HILL—An announcement sent to parents of George Stevens Academy students November 21 alerted them to what amounts to a financial crisis for the independent high school, which is requesting a tuition hike to $14,200 per student.

Union 93 Meeting A Lead Up To 20-21 Budget, Contract Vote

PENOBSCOT—The Union 93 board met November 20 at Penobscot Community School, where members reviewed a proposed 2020-21 budget, re-elected Jerry Markley (Penobscot) as chairman and Kathy MacArthur (Castine) as secretary and played an online Kahoot quiz that covered technology, curriculum and special services reports.

Castine Gallery Owners Go “Green-er” This Thanksgiving

Art for conservation

Veterans Day Program Brings Stories To Life Through Song

CASTINE—At what price freedom? The songs and stories of Curt Bessette and Jenn Kurtz drew a poignant picture of the men and women behind World War II abroad and the war effort at home Veterans Day, November 11, to Witherle Memorial Library.

Mariner Teams Cruise To Conference Championships

CASTINE—It was a busy weekend of North Atlantic Conference championships, with men’s and women’s soccer championships, as well as volleyball, all being played on the Maine Maritime Academy campus.

New Penobscot Pastor Felt ‘Call' To Small Town Maine

PENOBSCOT—After a year of interim pastors, parishioners of South Penobscot Baptist Church received a permanent placement with pastor Jake Clement’s official installation in September.