Castine Patriot - October 31, 2024

In this issue

Penobscot clears a major hurdle that could restart a commercial alewife harvest for the first time in half a century. George Stevens Academy announces a projected budget surplus, though the Budget Review Committee still has some pointed advice for the school. Maine Maritime Academy hosts the Becton Cup in Castine Harbor. And meet the sea squirt, a bizarre little creature with two brains that seems to be everywhere in the ocean these days.

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.