Michael Bradley Wood was born on February 18, 1952, in Worcester, Mass., to Louise Lewis and Osgood Bradley Wood. The third of four children, he arrived three minutes before his twin brother Robert, making him the elder and therefore the wiser of the two, as he never let Rob forget. He first demonstrated his penchant for using car bumpers fully and frequently at the age of three when he crawled into the family car and released the emergency break.
Mike graduated from Williams College in 1974 with a B.A. in history and art history. He earned his teacher’s certificate from the University of Maine in 1976. He was launched into his lifelong career as an educator with a reference from his professor at Williams College, stating that Mike “was not a great student, but he is an enormously decent person.” Similarly, every one of his references for his initial position at Deer Isle-Stonington High School gave him above-average marks in all categories, except for his personal appearance. It was, in part, Mike’s imperfections that made him an exceptional teacher in and out of the classroom. Mike was undeniably and unapologetically himself, rarely spotted in a pair of clean pants without holes in his pockets, but always with a moment to spare and a sparkle in his eye.
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Stonington select board candidates on why they're running
STONINGTON—Dick Larrabee Sr. is challenging incumbent Donna Brewer, select board chair, in the town election on Saturday, March 5.
Hurvitt to replace England as interim superintendent
Fills in during search for new superintendent
2021 lobster harvest the most valuable in the history of the fishery
75% increase over 2020
Flores receives Presidential Award for excellence in teaching
FLORES: Making connections with students and peers
Blue Hill planning board approves hospital plan
A $25 million investment for the long term
Live at the Grandstand!
Get your groove on at the Grandstand Stage with a wide variety of live events throughout the fair.
Despite the rain, Stonington still has to haul water, fixes leak
STONINGTON—The Stonington Water Company began hauling 200,000 gallons of water for the second time this summer to replenish its supply because of inadequate rainfall and heavy usage by summer visitors.
The Odd Fellows pitch in
Helping a neighbor, painting a house
Just For Kids holds its last graduation
Terri-Lee Jones retires
Fishermen's Wives donate $10,000 to Blue Hill YMCA
Safety programs, swimming lessons on tap