George Stevens Academy announces commencement plans

BLUE HILL—George Stevens Academy will honor the Class of 2020 with an online class night on Saturday, June 13, at 7 p.m. and online commencement exercises on Sunday, June 14, at 1 p.m. The school also announced its senior class honor parts.

Blue Hill Selectmen take aim at town, school budgets

Spurred by projected revenue drop

Local restaurants prep for inside dining

What’s open on the peninsula?

Selectmen consider giving public access to Sperry Pond

PUBLIC ACCESS: Loose ends slowing progress.

George Stevens Academy Honor Parts

BLUE HILL—George Stevens Academy will hold a virtual commencement for the Class of 2020 Sunday, June 14, 1 to 2:30 p.m. broadcast live, with student speeches pre-recorded.

‘Love Card' is spreading the message of love worldwide

Joanne Steenberg founded the Love Card as a way to spread love and compassion to people we encounter in our daily lives.

Open for business: THE Salon & Spa

BLUE HILL—On the same day, May 4, that salons and barbershops re-opened across the state, a new salon and spa opened at 49 Main Street in Blue Hill.

Langley plans run for Maine Senate

BLUE HILL—Four terms representing citizens from Blue Hill, Brooklin, Brooksville, Deer Isle, Sedgwick, Stonington, Surry and 22 other Hancock County towns was not enough for Brian Langley, who finished his fourth consecutive term as state senator for district 7 in 2018 and now seeks to regain his former seat.

Charlotte Clews runs 54 miles for Tree of Life

Self-designed solo race across the peninsula

Toddy Pond camp destroyed by fire

SURRY—The cause of a fire that destroyed a Toddy Pond camp on Polliwog Lane Thursday, April 30, is under investigation by the state fire marshal.

Farmers see new seasonal challenges ahead

BLUE HILL—As the weather slowly warms, local farms are gearing up for the growing season amidst a climate of uncertainty.

TradeWinds, Co-op require face coverings to enter

BLUE HILL—The two major grocery stores in Blue Hill, TradeWinds Market Place and the Blue Hill Co-op, are now requiring all customers to wear face coverings to shop.

Community helps GSA respond to emerging needs

BLUE HILL—“Oh gosh, that’s amazing!” a George Stevens Academy junior said when teacher Elizabeth Moss told her the school would soon provide a smartphone to be used as a mobile hotspot.

Sedgwick may partner up to bring back alewife runs

$1.25 million grant-funded project

Fab Lab, local mom making protective equipment

DEER ISLE—A peninsula woman and Haystack’s Fab Lab director are taking orders for personal protective equipment (PPE) from hospitals, ambulance corps, and congregate care facilities coping with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Spring storms wreak havoc here, ‘not too bad' there

Adding difficulty to staying at home

American Legion Post 85 sells beach property

Toward ‘ultimate goal’ of preserving hall.

Work, school from home means ‘taking it one day at a time'

Coping with COVID-19

On hold: Under Canvas Acadia

Third public hearing session postponed

In a time of need, food pantries help fill the gap

Tree of life volunteers unload the Good Shepard Food Bank truck early Wednesday morning in Blue Hill. Doing the heavy lifting are, from left, Holbrook Williams, ray Manyak, George Blake and Steve Brookman.

Fake news and social media arouse local concern

Camden Conference inspires truth vs. opinion discussion

The great crab giveaway at South Blue Hill Wharf

1,500 pounds gone in two hours

Find the teddy bears around town

Activity for children

Embrace nature and let it heal you in hard times

It is spring by the calendar and some of us are aching to get out in the garden, especially as we shelter in place, taking care of ourselves and our families and watching out for our neighbors during the coronavirus pandemic.

Isolation the new weapon against COVID-19

Social distancing not always easy

Elections bring contested school board race

But no one stepped up for planning board

Blue Hill café asks neighbors to help neighbors

BLUE HILL—At Harbor House Café, owner Kathy Eaton has transformed her workday from scrambling eggs, grilling paninis and brewing coffee to preparing casseroles, quiches and soups for pick-up, and delivery in the immediate Blue Hill area.

Sedgwick voters approve $3.1 million budget

GSA tuition vote later

Odd Fellows, cribbage and honing math skills

Governor Brooks Lodge #142 mixes fun and learning for students

Blue Hill Business Fashions New Styles Out Of Old Clothes

BLUE HILL—Suzie Milkowich was in the waiting room for a Chiropractor appointment when the name came to her.