Island Ad-Vantages - September 12, 2024

In this issue

A plane skids off the runway in Stonington and breaks its landing gear. Two apple experts search for the holy grail of heritage trees on Deer Isle. An oyster farm receives a new license in Greenlaw Cove. And the head of the area's largest land trust suddenly resigns.

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.