Island Ad-Vantages - September 26, 2024

In this issue

A longtime Island summer resident died after trying to "hike until sober," and now his family is raising awareness of alcohol withdrawal. The Deer Isle town office will have a solar array on its roof by next year. The high school soccer team faces some tough matchups. And our "Beak to Tale" columnist says you probably have the wrong bird identification book.

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.