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How Flamenco Went Pop

The Spanish star Rosalía has made the harrowing music of Andalusia into a global phenomenon.

The Myth Of Free Shipping

How retailers hide the costs of delivery—and why we’re such suckers for their ploys

Weight Room Promotes Fitness At DISHS

Weight Room Promotes Fitness At DISHS

Stonington student is a ‘STAR'

Stonington student is a ‘STAR’

Mariners carry over success from last season

DEER ISLE—The girls basketball team took on a young George Stevens team and beat them 57-23 on Friday, December 6.

GSA Girls Show Promise In Early Losses

BLUE HILL—In their opening games of the 2019-20 varsity season, the Eagles came out on the losing side but with one big reason to celebrate: the promise of better scores to come.

Deer Isle Garbage Man Retires After Half A Century Of Work

DEER ISLE—For 53 years, Stanley Joyce has left his house every day, driven up and down the island in sun, snow, rain or wind, and collected the garbage of Deer Isle and Stonington residents. Now, at the age of 76, he has traded in that life for one of retirement.

Trinity Episcopal Church Leader Settles Down On Maine Coast

CASTINE—Life has taken Trinity Episcopal Church priest Donna Downs around the world, from Connecticut to Tokyo, Japan, England and more, but one small town on the coast of Maine always remained a constant.

Wilson Museum Begins Search For Executive Director

Hutchins to step down in 2021

Tis The Season—For The Bees

Tis the season, so here is an idea for a handmade gift for the gardener in your life.

US Says Cryptocurrency Expert Violated NKorea Sanctions

Federal prosecutors have charged a cryptocurrency expert with violating economic sanctions against North Korea by presenting at a conference there this year after the U.S. government denied his request to travel to Pyongyang.

Haystack To Receive $4M For Campus Preservation

DEER ISLE—The Haystack Mountain School of Crafts recently announced a major gift of $4,000,000 from the Windgate Foundation to establish an endowment for campus preservation. This is the single largest gift in the history of the school, according to a news release from Haystack.

Eclectic Baker Fulfills Lifelong Dream

STONINGTON—When it comes to her home, her baking, or life in general, Alice McDonald does not do anything by the book.

Longtime Haystack Registrar Announces Retirement

DEER ISLE—Haystack Mountain School of Crafts’ longtime registrar and office manager Candy Haskell has formally retired from the school after 42 plus years.

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.

Above-Ground Power Lines Grow In Risk As Climate Changes

Trees toppling onto above-ground power lines spark wildfires, more than 1,000 of them in the last decade in California alone. The wires snap-in blizzards and hurricanes, causing dayslong outages. Everywhere, power poles topple in all kinds of disasters, blocking escape routes.

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.

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.

Castine Gallery Owners Go “Green-er” This Thanksgiving

Art for conservation

Investment Group: “Do More To Fight Climate Change”

By all accounts, it’s been a terrible year for the climate.

Disney Plus User Accounts Already Found On Hacking Sites

Disney says its new Disney Plus streaming service doesn’t have a security breach, but some users have been shut out after hackers tried to break into their accounts.

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.