Island Ad-Vantages - March 6, 2025

In this issue

Deer Isle and Stonington hold their town meetings, with voters giving their approval to all warrant articles. A young fisherman faces a difficult diagnosis, but the community rallies for him and his family. An incumbent and a write-in candidate win the two contested Island school board seats. A new Department of Marine Resources commissioner with Isle au Haut ties is announced. And our reporter catches up with plenty of local faces at the Fishermen's Forum.

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.