Island Ad-Vantages - February 27, 2025

In this issue

Stonington has attracted millions in federal grants over the past decade, but whether that continues is a big question. We take a look at the numbers over the past two decades. Meanwhile, the commissioner of DMR announces his resignation. The Opera House hosts a free screening of Star Wars to celebrate the arrival of its new projector. Talk of the Towns returns with the question: What if we get it right? And we take a look at the family behind Wesmac, as part of our continuing reporting on the blue economy.

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.