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Adams School Parents Vie For School Board Seat

CASTINE—Two individuals with direct ties to Adams School will be on the November 5 ballot as candidates for an open seat on the Castine School Board.

Autumn In The Garden

GREEN THUMBS

How ISIS Sex Slave Got Even With Terror Chief!

Courageous gal risked her life to pinpoint brute’s lair for Special Forces

Defining Heroism

Voices of Veterans: a special Veterans Day collection of tales of service

DMR Proposes Plan For Whale Protection

ELLSWORTH—Department of Marine Resources Commissioner Pat Keliher faced a half-filled auditorium of lobstermen and other industry stakeholders at The Grand on Monday, November 4.

Reaching The Wall

After serving on active duty for four years, one spent in Vietnam, and 20 years as an Intelligence Officer in the Naval Reserve, I was recalled to active duty in October 1994.

Stonington Hosts Fifth Annual Tourism Symposium

STONINGTON—From elected state officials to business owners and tourism experts from Downeast Acadia, the Stonington Opera House was alive with celebration of the area’s tourism successes and conversations about improvements in the future during the fifth annual tourism symposium on October 31.

Soldier Severed Own Leg To Save Crew!

Without a thought for his own life, a gutsy soldier severed his leg to save his badly wounded crewmates after a tank crash in Slovakia!

India's Stressed Banks

“This is the classic crisis of confidence”

Television's Weather Channel Wades Into Climate Debate

The Weather Channel is moving beyond cold fronts and heat waves to wade into the politics of climate change, with a special planned for early next month that includes interviews with nine presidential candidates on the topic.

Chelsea, Lately

The former First Daughter is, at 39, trying to figure out what her own life looks like.

China Follows Russia's Lead on Taiwan

Holger Chen cuts a fierce profile with his skull-tattooed biceps, each bigger than a human head, and the oft- broken nose of a mixed martial arts fighter.

Jimmy Hoffa Was Ground Into Sausage Meat!

Mob expert reveals what really happened to Teamsters boss

Forum Draws Organic Farmers And Fans

BLUE HILL—Three local icons of sustainable farming here and across the globe, spoke at a Community Forum at Blue Hill Public Library October 10, titled,

Eagles Cap Off Regular Season With Tie Against Orono

BLUE HILL—After walloping Dexter 5-0 on October 16, the George Stevens Academy boys soccer team closed out the season with a 1-1 draw against Orono on October 18.

GSA Volleyball Team Aces Jonesport

BLUE HILL—The George Stevens Academy volleyball team wrapped up its regular season with a 3-2 win over Jonesport-Beals at home on October 22, but it was not without drama and a little nail biting.

DISHS Freshman Proposes Dog Park

Presents idea to Stonington selectmen

Love Of Books, Community Fuels New Deer Isle Librarian

DEER ISLE—As a child, Nina Woodward felt at home in a library. When she moved to Deer Isle in 1987, the first thing she did was get a library card at Chase Emerson Memorial Library, a full year and a half before she married her husband.

Deer Isle Cheerleader Takes On World Of Athletic Modeling

Grace Morey chosen for Rebel Athletic

DISHS Girls Soccer Team Gets Second Win Of Season

DEER ISLE—The girls soccer team beat Narraguagis 3-1 on October 2. Jill McDonald scored first by crashing the goal and booting in a loose ball.

Grant Awarded To Expand Commercial Fish Pier

STONINGTON—A Small Harbor Improvement Grant from the Department of Transportation in the amount of $65,000 will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the town of Stonington to expand its commercial fish pier.

Freshmen Shine At Festival Of Champions

BELFAST—Almost 1,600 male and female high school runners from across the state competed at the 2019 Festival of Champions on Saturday, October 5, with a handful of George Stevens Academy runners taking top-10 finishes in their respective races.

MMA Gives Young Girl A Second Chance On The Court

GSA freshman signs as honorary teammate

GSA Volleyball Team Digs In For Comeback Win

BLUE HILL—What takes a team from last place two seasons ago to the top spot in Class C for the 2019 season? For the George Stevens Academy volleyball team, it has taken drive, determination, patience, and a comeback win against Narraguagus on October 7.

CSD Capital Campaign Met With Mixed Reactions

DEER ISLE—A capital campaign launched this summer geared toward improvements to the island schools appears to be drawing mixed reactions, according to several CSD 13 board members at a meeting on October 1.

Former GSA Standout Sailor On World Tour To Boost Girls' Education

BLUE HILL—“I always found school and sailing to be incredibly empowering,” said Courtney Koos, who was educated at George Stevens Academy and Bowdoin College and sailed for both schools, in an email.

MMA Gives Young Girl A Second Chance On The Court

GSA freshman signs as honorary teammate

Peter A. Sturtevant

BROOKLIN—Peter Albert Sturtevant died at his summer home on October 9, 2019, in Brooklin, Maine.

Farm To Table In Action At Horsepower Farm

4-H/BHHT club focuses on local food

Toughness Key For GSA's Volleyball Success

BLUE HILL—The George Stevens Academy volleyball team has not lost a match since September 27 and has only dropped two sets in five matches.