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Grohoski appointed to the Maine Artificial Intelligence Task Force

AUGUSTA-On January 28, Sen. Nicole Grohoski, D-Ellsworth, was appointed to the Maine Artificial Intelligence Task Force by Senate President Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick.

All hands on deck for Blue Hill barn fire

A burning barn off Salt Pond Road in Blue Hill sent every Peninsula fire department racing to the scene on Tuesday, February 18.

Boys basketball falls in Class C North prelim game

The George Stevens Academy boys basketball team traveled to Calais for a Class C North prelim game contest against the Calais Blue Devils on February 12.

Coastline Physical Therapy, YMCA collaborate on fall prevention program

Coastline Physical Therapy has announced a new partnership with the Blue Hill YMCA, in collaboration with Healthy Island Project, Healthy Peninsula and Healthy Living for ME, to bring the nationally recognized Matter of Balance program to the Peninsula.

Another penny for your thoughts?

Last week I fell down a deep rabbit hole about pennies when I meant to be spring cleaning. (Did anyone use Sunday's snow day to do a major tidy up? No, of course not. Snow days are for movies, popcorn and perhaps day drinking.)

School garden and greenhouse project launched

The Petty Foundation has partnered with Healthy Peninsula to launch the School Gardens and Greenhouse Project.

GSA expects 221 students for next few years

George Stevens Academy’s anticipated enrollment for the next three years is around 221 students, Head of School Dan Welch said during a meeting with the Blue Hill Budget Committee on February 14. Currently enrollment stands at 229.

Milliken named to NCSL Opioid Policy Fellows program

Rep. Nina Milliken (D-Blue Hill) has been accepted to the Opioid Policy Fellows program established by the National Conference of State Legislatures.

Contested school board race in Surry

Nomination papers for Surry town offices are in.

Brooksville voters to decide on salt shed construction at town meeting

After many years in the making, the construction of a salt shed will be voted on at the Brooksville town meeting on Tuesday, March 4. On the warrant are articles to approve the construction of a salt shed building, allow the town to solicit bids, and enter into contract with a successful bidder.

Spofford Wanning House

One of the oldest houses in Blue Hill is located next door to the Congregational Church on Main Street, just up the hill from the library.

'Best pork tendy ever'

I know I have offered a recipe for pork tenderloin here before-one that I still use and love that involves a spicy dry rub-but I tried something different this past week, and my husband declared it the \"best pork tendy ever.\"

Third public hearing slated for March on Salt Pond subdivision prosposal

The nine-lot subdivision proposal located on the blueberry barrens on the Salt Pond road will have its third, and likely last, public hearing on Wednesday, March 12. The hearing will be limited to any new materials that have been submitted since the last public hearing in August, which include a third-party review of stormwater management, erosion control and sufficient water for wells.

Conversation with a prolific playwright who colors outside the lines

There's nothing \"average\" about Carolyn Gage, a Bar Harbor playwright who wrote The Anastasia Trials in the Court of Women, which opens at the New Surry Theatre in Blue Hill on Friday, March 14. She's an autistic, feminist lesbian, a national-award-winning author of 88 plays (so far), as well as essays and short stories. Calling her \"prolific\" understates the breadth of her reach, talent and creativity.

Who we are

I've been a math teacher for most of my career, and I am fascinated with numbers.

Holly Eaton announces candidacy for House District 15

DEER ISLE—Holly Eaton has announced her candidacy to represent House District 15 in the Maine House of Representatives, which includes Southwest Harbor, Tremont, Frenchboro, Swan’s Island, Isle au Haut, Brooklin, Deer Isle, Stonington and Vinalhaven, according to a press release.

Two from Ellsworth nominated for open Senate seat

McDonald opts out of race for family, law school

St. Valentine's show features artists from around the Peninsula and Island

BLUE HILL—The Cynthia Winings Gallery hosted its eighth annual Midwinter St. Valentine’s Day Show on Friday, February 11. The show was well attended, according to a press release, and visitors were greeted with an inviting candle-lit path through the snow.

Blue Hill's Elliott Architects wins design awards

PORTLAND, Conn.—Your Modern Cottage, a home design website for modern living, recognized the best of the best in its inaugural Design Awards Competition, among them Elliott Architects of Blue Hill, according to a press release.

2021 lobster harvest the most valuable in the history of the fishery

75% increase over 2020

Wilson Museum celebrates Bowdoin's centennial

Join the Wilson Museum in celebrating the centennial of Maine Maritime Academy’s schooner Bowdoin, the official vessel of the State of Maine, at programs that revisit Donald MacMillan’s Arctic explorations and delve into the art of shipsmithing.

GSA announces new staffas school resumes

A total of seven new members have been added to the staff of George Stevens Academy, according to a press release issued by the private nonprofit high school. The new staff include faculty and administrative personnel.

Falls Bridge construction project scheduled

Project estimated at $10.5 million

Women's Skillet Toss

Intercontinental & Greater Hancock County Championship Saturday, September 4 , 3:30 p.m., Grandstand Track

The Largest Pumpkin or Squash Contest

Judging Friday, 1 p.m., Exhibition Hall

Wild blueberry pie and muffin baking contest

Enter Saturday before noon, judging 1 p.m., Exhibition Hall

Hundreds attend Blue Hill Maritime Heritage Festival

BLUE HILL—More than 300 visitors braved the heat and oppressive humidity preceding Tropical Storm Henri on Saturday, August 21, to attend the Blue Hill Maritime Heritage Festival.

Snow's Cove Road reopens to traffic

Fishway passage restored

Farm animals shine at the Fair

Sheep, oxen, horses and more

Exhibition Hall offers glimpse into farming life

New to the Exhibition Hall this year: the Flower Show!