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Twitter Details Political Ad Ban, Admits It's Imperfect

Twitter’s new ban on political ads will cover appeals for votes, solicitations for campaign contributions and any political content.

Superintendent Elkington Proposes 2020-21 Union 76 Budget

Plus: evaluation, goals, resource sharing

Nervous Nellie's, DeepWater Brewing Products Named ‘iconic' Maine Foods

Locally brewed beer and homemade jams may not sound like they have much in common, but the two respective products from DeepWater Brewing Co. and Nervous Nellie’s Jams and Jellies have been named to USA Today’s top 10 list of “iconic Maine foods that you should eat on your next visit.”

Holiday Activities Abound At Island Community Center

Holiday Craft Fair for vendors and crafters alike

Deer Isle Church To Celebrate Renovations, New Addition

DEER ISLE—There is much excitement at the Deer Isle/Sunset Congregational Church. The extensive renovations of the fellowship hall and completion of a new addition are ready for use by the congregation and community, according to a news release from the church.

Surry Connects Neighbors With Neighbors

‘It’s about building a resilient community’

Supt. Elkington Proposes 2020-21 Union 76 Budget

Plus: evaluation, goals, resource sharing

Nervous Nellie's, Deepwater Brewing Products Named ‘Iconic' Maine Foods

Locally brewed beer and homemade jams may not sound like they have much in common, but the two respective products from DeepWater Brewing Co. and Nervous Nellie’s Jams and Jellies have been named to USA Today’s top 10 list of “iconic Maine foods that you should eat on your next visit.”

Blue Hill Odd Fellow Elected Grand Master Of Maine

BLUE HILL—David Gulya, of Blue Hill Lodge #79, was recently installed as Grand Master of the Maine Independent Order of Odd Fellows, after serving one year as grand warden and one as deputy grand master. All are elected positions.

Brooklin Donates Fire Truck To Storm-Ravaged Bahama Town

Neighboring towns pitch in

All Articles Approved At Blue Hill Special Town Meeting

$50,000 grant, snow removal budget, road plan

Veterans Day Program Brings Stories To Life Through Song

CASTINE—At what price freedom? The songs and stories of Curt Bessette and Jenn Kurtz drew a poignant picture of the men and women behind World War II abroad and the war effort at home Veterans Day, November 11, to Witherle Memorial Library.

Mariner Teams Cruise To Conference Championships

CASTINE—It was a busy weekend of North Atlantic Conference championships, with men’s and women’s soccer championships, as well as volleyball, all being played on the Maine Maritime Academy campus.

DISHS presents David & Lisa at the Reach

DEER ISLE—Deer Isle-Stonington High School students will perform the comedic drama David & Lisa this weekend at the Reach Performing Arts Center.

Organization raises awareness of flotation safety

STONINGTON—Representatives of Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety were on the Stonington Fish Pier on Friday, November 8, with lifejackets and wetsuits heavily discounted to local fishermen.

IEC stores make switch to new supplier

STONINGTON—Patrons of Burnt Cove Market in Stonington and The Galley in Deer Isle will soon see new, and more, products on the shelves, as both stores have switched wholesale suppliers.

Grace Morey crowned Miss Maine Teen USA

Will use platform for climate change awareness

Deer Isle Vet immortalized in watercolor exhibit

DEER ISLE—When Coast Guard veteran Jodi Mosher met artist Mary Whyte in 2012, she was sitting in the harbormaster office in Stonington filling out paperwork, unaware of who Whyte even was.

Camden National Bank recognizes ‘Leaders & Luminaries'

Camden National Bank recognized six nonprofit board directors with a 2019 Leaders & Luminaries Award along with $22,000 in grants for their respective organizations.

Facebook Says It Removed 3.2B Fake Accounts In 6 Months

Facebook says it removed 3.2 billion fake accounts from its service from April to September, up slightly from 3 billion in the previous six months.

Why It Feels Like Everything Is Going Haywire

Social media rapidly changed how we communicate, in ways that destabilize democracy. What can we do about that?

Against Reconciliation

The gravest danger to American Democracy isn't an excess of vitriol –It's the false promise of civility.

What Art Can Do

The power of stories that are unshakably true

Can This Marriage Be Saved?

Applying the techniques of couples counseling to bring reds and blues back together again

How America Ends

A tectonic demographic shift is under way. Can the country hold together?

Lookout Rock Preserve ‘small gem' in Brooksville

BROOKSVILLE—Deep down Herrick Road lies Lookout Rock Preserve, opened by Maine Coast Heritage Trust this summer for anyone up for a short hike up to arresting views over Penobscot Bay to the Camden Hills, and down to Vinalhaven and Isle au Haut.

State referendums easily pass in lowkey election year

With two far from controversial referendum questions on the Maine ballot on Election Day, November 5, local turnout was steady but light at polls, according to town clerks across the peninsula.

New pastor brings experience to Sunshine Advent Church

DEER ISLE—With over 40 years of experience in the church, new Sunshine Advent Christian Church pastor Dwight Dean said his new location is the “perfect fit” for him to finish out his career.

New Penobscot Pastor Felt ‘Call' To Small Town Maine

PENOBSCOT—After a year of interim pastors, parishioners of South Penobscot Baptist Church received a permanent placement with pastor Jake Clement’s official installation in September.

Castine's John Gardner profiled in new book

Book launch party November 17