Castine Patriot
Wilson Museum Begins Search For Executive Director
Hutchins to step down in 2021
2 min |
12/5/2019
Castine Patriot
Tis The Season—For The Bees
Tis the season, so here is an idea for a handmade gift for the gardener in your life.
2 min |
12/5/2019
AppleMagazine
US Says Cryptocurrency Expert Violated NKorea Sanctions
Federal prosecutors have charged a cryptocurrency expert with violating economic sanctions against North Korea by presenting at a conference there this year after the U.S. government denied his request to travel to Pyongyang.
3 min |
December 6, 2019
Island Ad-Vantages
Haystack To Receive $4M For Campus Preservation
DEER ISLE—The Haystack Mountain School of Crafts recently announced a major gift of $4,000,000 from the Windgate Foundation to establish an endowment for campus preservation. This is the single largest gift in the history of the school, according to a news release from Haystack.
1 min |
11/28/2019
Island Ad-Vantages
Eclectic Baker Fulfills Lifelong Dream
STONINGTON—When it comes to her home, her baking, or life in general, Alice McDonald does not do anything by the book.
2 min |
11/28/2019
Island Ad-Vantages
Longtime Haystack Registrar Announces Retirement
DEER ISLE—Haystack Mountain School of Crafts’ longtime registrar and office manager Candy Haskell has formally retired from the school after 42 plus years.
2 min |
11/28/2019
Island Ad-Vantages
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.
1 min |
11/28/2019
AppleMagazine
Above-Ground Power Lines Grow In Risk As Climate Changes
Trees toppling onto above-ground power lines spark wildfires, more than 1,000 of them in the last decade in California alone. The wires snap-in blizzards and hurricanes, causing dayslong outages. Everywhere, power poles topple in all kinds of disasters, blocking escape routes.
5 min |
November 29, 2019
Castine Patriot
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.
3 min |
11/28/2019
Castine Patriot
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.
1 min |
11/28/2019
Castine Patriot
Castine Gallery Owners Go “Green-er” This Thanksgiving
Art for conservation
2 min |
11/28/2019
Innovation & Tech Today
Investment Group: “Do More To Fight Climate Change”
By all accounts, it’s been a terrible year for the climate.
2 min |
Fall 2019
AppleMagazine
Disney Plus User Accounts Already Found On Hacking Sites
Disney says its new Disney Plus streaming service doesn’t have a security breach, but some users have been shut out after hackers tried to break into their accounts.
1 min |
November 22, 2019
AppleMagazine
Twitter Details Political Ad Ban, Admits It's Imperfect
Twitter’s new ban on political ads will cover appeals for votes, solicitations for campaign contributions and any political content.
3 min |
November 22, 2019
Island Ad-Vantages
Superintendent Elkington Proposes 2020-21 Union 76 Budget
Plus: evaluation, goals, resource sharing
2 min |
11/21/2019
Island Ad-Vantages
Nervous Nellie's, DeepWater Brewing Products Named ‘iconic' Maine Foods
Locally brewed beer and homemade jams may not sound like they have much in common, but the two respective products from DeepWater Brewing Co. and Nervous Nellie’s Jams and Jellies have been named to USA Today’s top 10 list of “iconic Maine foods that you should eat on your next visit.”
2 min |
11/21/2019
Island Ad-Vantages
Holiday Activities Abound At Island Community Center
Holiday Craft Fair for vendors and crafters alike
2 min |
11/21/2019
Island Ad-Vantages
Deer Isle Church To Celebrate Renovations, New Addition
DEER ISLE—There is much excitement at the Deer Isle/Sunset Congregational Church. The extensive renovations of the fellowship hall and completion of a new addition are ready for use by the congregation and community, according to a news release from the church.
1 min |
11/21/2019
The Weekly Packet
Surry Connects Neighbors With Neighbors
‘It’s about building a resilient community’
2 min |
11/21/2019
The Weekly Packet
Supt. Elkington Proposes 2020-21 Union 76 Budget
Plus: evaluation, goals, resource sharing
2 min |
11/21/2019
The Weekly Packet
Nervous Nellie's, Deepwater Brewing Products Named ‘Iconic' Maine Foods
Locally brewed beer and homemade jams may not sound like they have much in common, but the two respective products from DeepWater Brewing Co. and Nervous Nellie’s Jams and Jellies have been named to USA Today’s top 10 list of “iconic Maine foods that you should eat on your next visit.”
2 min |
11/21/2019
The Weekly Packet
Blue Hill Odd Fellow Elected Grand Master Of Maine
BLUE HILL—David Gulya, of Blue Hill Lodge #79, was recently installed as Grand Master of the Maine Independent Order of Odd Fellows, after serving one year as grand warden and one as deputy grand master. All are elected positions.
2 min |
11/21/2019
The Weekly Packet
Brooklin Donates Fire Truck To Storm-Ravaged Bahama Town
Neighboring towns pitch in
2 min |
11/14/2019
The Weekly Packet
All Articles Approved At Blue Hill Special Town Meeting
$50,000 grant, snow removal budget, road plan
2 min |
11/14/2019
Castine Patriot
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.
1 min |
11/14/2019
Castine Patriot
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.
1 min |
11/14/2019
Island Ad-Vantages
DISHS presents David & Lisa at the Reach
DEER ISLE—Deer Isle-Stonington High School students will perform the comedic drama David & Lisa this weekend at the Reach Performing Arts Center.
1 min |
11/14/2019
Island Ad-Vantages
Organization raises awareness of flotation safety
STONINGTON—Representatives of Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety were on the Stonington Fish Pier on Friday, November 8, with lifejackets and wetsuits heavily discounted to local fishermen.
1 min |
11/14/2019
Island Ad-Vantages
IEC stores make switch to new supplier
STONINGTON—Patrons of Burnt Cove Market in Stonington and The Galley in Deer Isle will soon see new, and more, products on the shelves, as both stores have switched wholesale suppliers.
2 min |
11/14/2019
Island Ad-Vantages
Grace Morey crowned Miss Maine Teen USA
Will use platform for climate change awareness
1 min |