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.

Grace Morey crowned Miss Maine Teen USA

Will use platform for climate change awareness

Deer Isle Vet immortalized in watercolor exhibit

DEER ISLE—When Coast Guard veteran Jodi Mosher met artist Mary Whyte in 2012, she was sitting in the harbormaster office in Stonington filling out paperwork, unaware of who Whyte even was.

Camden National Bank recognizes ‘Leaders & Luminaries'

Camden National Bank recognized six nonprofit board directors with a 2019 Leaders & Luminaries Award along with $22,000 in grants for their respective organizations.

New pastor brings experience to Sunshine Advent Church

DEER ISLE—With over 40 years of experience in the church, new Sunshine Advent Christian Church pastor Dwight Dean said his new location is the “perfect fit” for him to finish out his career.

Quarterfinal win historic for GSA volleyball team

BLUE HILL—The George Stevens Academy volleyball team made history on October 26 when they took a 3-0 win over Machias for the program’s first ever playoffwin.

Love of Maine leads new pastor to Deer Isle

DEER ISLE—Parishioners at the Deer Isle Sunset Congregational Church, UUC have been led by a new minister for the last two months, as Vicki Reeser has taken over the position.

Rockbound Rebekah's a mission of giving back

STONINGTON—Visitors to the annual Fishermen’s Day, or Halloween enthusiasts at the Stonington Spooktacular, and other events around town, may have seen booths and crab rolls by the Rockbound Rebekah’s.

Eagles fly into semifinals after overtime heroics

BLUE HILL—The George Stevens Academy boys soccer team moved on to the semifinals after a 2-1 win over Washington Academy on October 29, but it was not without some late-game heroics.

Stonington Hosts Fifth Annual Tourism Symposium

STONINGTON—From elected state officials to business owners and tourism experts from Downeast Acadia, the Stonington Opera House was alive with celebration of the area’s tourism successes and conversations about improvements in the future during the fifth annual tourism symposium on October 31.

Reaching The Wall

After serving on active duty for four years, one spent in Vietnam, and 20 years as an Intelligence Officer in the Naval Reserve, I was recalled to active duty in October 1994.

DMR Proposes Plan For Whale Protection

ELLSWORTH—Department of Marine Resources Commissioner Pat Keliher faced a half-filled auditorium of lobstermen and other industry stakeholders at The Grand on Monday, November 4.

Defining Heroism

Voices of Veterans: a special Veterans Day collection of tales of service

Autumn In The Garden

GREEN THUMBS

Forum Draws Organic Farmers And Fans

BLUE HILL—Three local icons of sustainable farming here and across the globe, spoke at a Community Forum at Blue Hill Public Library October 10, titled,

Eagles Cap Off Regular Season With Tie Against Orono

BLUE HILL—After walloping Dexter 5-0 on October 16, the George Stevens Academy boys soccer team closed out the season with a 1-1 draw against Orono on October 18.

GSA Volleyball Team Aces Jonesport

BLUE HILL—The George Stevens Academy volleyball team wrapped up its regular season with a 3-2 win over Jonesport-Beals at home on October 22, but it was not without drama and a little nail biting.

DISHS Freshman Proposes Dog Park

Presents idea to Stonington selectmen

Love Of Books, Community Fuels New Deer Isle Librarian

DEER ISLE—As a child, Nina Woodward felt at home in a library. When she moved to Deer Isle in 1987, the first thing she did was get a library card at Chase Emerson Memorial Library, a full year and a half before she married her husband.

Deer Isle Cheerleader Takes On World Of Athletic Modeling

Grace Morey chosen for Rebel Athletic

DISHS Girls Soccer Team Gets Second Win Of Season

DEER ISLE—The girls soccer team beat Narraguagis 3-1 on October 2. Jill McDonald scored first by crashing the goal and booting in a loose ball.

Teamwork Key In DISHS Search For First Win

DEER ISLE—The boys soccer team lost to Bangor Christian 16-3 on October 1, in a game that was a tale of two halves.

Grant Awarded To Expand Commercial Fish Pier

STONINGTON—A Small Harbor Improvement Grant from the Department of Transportation in the amount of $65,000 will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the town of Stonington to expand its commercial fish pier.

Freshmen Shine At Festival Of Champions

BELFAST—Almost 1,600 male and female high school runners from across the state competed at the 2019 Festival of Champions on Saturday, October 5, with a handful of George Stevens Academy runners taking top-10 finishes in their respective races.

MMA Gives Young Girl A Second Chance On The Court

GSA freshman signs as honorary teammate

GSA Volleyball Team Digs In For Comeback Win

BLUE HILL—What takes a team from last place two seasons ago to the top spot in Class C for the 2019 season? For the George Stevens Academy volleyball team, it has taken drive, determination, patience, and a comeback win against Narraguagus on October 7.

CSD Capital Campaign Met With Mixed Reactions

DEER ISLE—A capital campaign launched this summer geared toward improvements to the island schools appears to be drawing mixed reactions, according to several CSD 13 board members at a meeting on October 1.

After School Program Extends Learning Through Fun

DEER ISLE—For Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School students in grades 2 through 8 looking for an extra couple hours of fun, educational activities, the after school program has something for everyone.

Toughness Key For GSA's Volleyball Success

BLUE HILL—The George Stevens Academy volleyball team has not lost a match since September 27 and has only dropped two sets in five matches.

Local Nonprofits Join To Acquire Land For Housing And Conservation

DEER ISLE—Island Workforce Housing and Island Heritage Trust recently announced their collaboration to acquire land on the Sunset Crossroad in Deer Isle.