Castine Patriot - 11/28/2019

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Castine will soon get a new fire truck thanks in large part to a recently received grant. Also inside, George Stevens Academy looks to the local communities for an increase in student tuition, and Blue Hill Heritage Trust will turn art into conservation thanks to a donation from local gallery owners.

Union 93 Meeting A Lead Up To 20-21 Budget, Contract Vote

PENOBSCOT—The Union 93 board met November 20 at Penobscot Community School, where members reviewed a proposed 2020-21 budget, re-elected Jerry Markley (Penobscot) as chairman and Kathy MacArthur (Castine) as secretary and played an online Kahoot quiz that covered technology, curriculum and special services reports.

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Castine Gallery Owners Go “Green-er” This Thanksgiving

Art for conservation

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Christmas Cactus, And An Early Start To Holiday Decorating

I’ve been asked how you can tell whether you have a Christmas, Easter or Thanksgiving cactus.

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Facing Budget Crisis, George Stevens Academy Requests Tuition Hike

BLUE HILL—An announcement sent to parents of George Stevens Academy students November 21 alerted them to what amounts to a financial crisis for the independent high school, which is requesting a tuition hike to $14,200 per student.

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Castine Patriot Newspaper Description:

The Castine Patriot, founded in 1980, is a comprehensive source of information about the communities of Castine and Penobscot, Maine. With a history dating back to the early 1600s, the town of Castine is home to the renowned Maine Maritime Academy, a vibrant deep-water harbor while both towns support historical and cultural organizations that promote their long and varied history. The Castine Patriot shares the stories and the important news that shapes Castine and Penobscot, with a particular focus on the people and institutions that make the community a special place to be.