Island Ad-Vantages - October 17, 2024

In this issue

A pair of economists give Stonington some advice on how to prepare for "life after lobster." The Island looks to study the housing problem with the help of new grant money. Things get weird at a soccer game. Our bird columnist offers some dos and don'ts for bird feeders. And, with the election just weeks away, meet your local candidates in our comprehensive 2024 Voter Primer!

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.