Island Ad-Vantages - October 24, 2024

In this issue

A Stonington couple packs up a trailer and heads south to help people displaced by Hurricane Helene. The contenders for local state representative share their views at a candidates' forum. The Opera House receives a commemorative plaque that's been 30 years in the making. Stonington learns the results of lead testing done on its giant ash pile. And, when a business owner asks for more floats at Hagen Dock, the select board has a succinct answer: "Go fly a kite."

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.