Castine Patriot - August 22, 2024

In this issue

You might need a bigger boat...because there's a great white shark that's been killing seals in the area, a scientist says. New faces at GSA as the school gears up for returning students. A company missed a key deadline to relinquish ownership of its three local dams, but officials expect more to come. Join a history tour in Castine to explore the homes, places of work and final resting places of African and African American residents.

Castine Patriot Newspaper Description:

The Castine Patriot, founded in 1980, is a comprehensive source of information about the communities of Castine and Penobscot, Maine. With a history dating back to the early 1600s, the town of Castine is home to the renowned Maine Maritime Academy, a vibrant deep-water harbor while both towns support historical and cultural organizations that promote their long and varied history. The Castine Patriot shares the stories and the important news that shapes Castine and Penobscot, with a particular focus on the people and institutions that make the community a special place to be.