Island Ad-Vantages - February 8, 2024

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The subject of short-term rentals and their effect on the availability of affordable workforce and year-round housing comes up at a recent Stonington select board meeting. Realtor Morgan Eaton attends and presents a detailed proposal to change some of the terms and details in the current ordinance to better provide for those needs. The board does not take any action. In Deer Isle, the select board hears from nonprofits requesting placement on a special secret ballot as part of next month’s town meeting process. And we have a short story on the recent bird count organized by Isle au Haut School.

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.