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Back-and forth against Narraguagus a season best, despite the loss

The girls basketball team lost to number one Bangor Christian in Bangor 44-20 on February 5.

Lawsuit over red listing of Maine lobster allowed to continue

A federal judge is allowing a lawsuit filed by a group of Maine lobster businesses against a California aquarium to go forward.

Grohoski appointed to the Maine Artificial Intelligence Task Force

On January 28, Sen. Nicole Grohoski, D-Ellsworth, was appointed to the Maine Artificial Intelligence Task Force by Senate President Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick.

Aquaculture taken off the warrant in Deer Isle

Select board pulls ordinance after public hearing debate

Honk's Island sold, building demolished

Honk's Island, the small rocky outcropping west of the Stonington Fish Pier, has been sold.

Were winters worse?

Maybe, in some ways, when they didn't receive weather reports on the radio, TV, phone, internet, etc. Farmers and mariners used natural signs. Last winter there wasn't that much snow; January was quite warm in 2024.

Witham announces write-in candidacy for CSD 13 school board

Jessica Lynne Witham has announced her write-in candidacy for the Deer Isle-Stonington Community School District 13 school board, bringing nearly 30 years of educational experience and leadership to the race.

Deer Isle budget down as town meeting approaches

Deer Isle residents are set to vote on a town budget that is 7 percent smaller than last year, according to Town Manager Jim Fisher.

Coastline Physical Therapy, YMCA collaborate on fall prevention program

Coastline Physical Therapy has announced a new partnership with the Blue Hill YMCA, in collaboration with Healthy Island Project, Healthy Peninsula and Healthy Living for ME, to bring the nationally recognized Matter of Balance program to the Peninsula.

Winter souping

I make a version of this soup every year, when soup season strikes and I am craving something hot, substantial and aromatic.

Dewey-Wood Scholarship Fund applications now available

The Dewey-Wood Scholarship Fund is now accepting 2025 applications. Applicants must be a DISHS graduating senior and/or nontraditional student with an educational goal, which may include travel, and who has a commitment to lifelong learning and a sense of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Forum hosts Island school board, Deer Isle select board candidates

A Meet the Candidates event hosted by the Deer Isle Sunset Congregational Church provided an opportunity for the community to interact with two candidates running for one seat on the Deer Isle select board and four candidates vying for two Community School District 13 school board seats: three declared candidates and write-in Jessica Lynne Witham.

School garden and greenhouse project launched

The Petty Foundation has partnered with Healthy Peninsula to launch the School Gardens and Greenhouse Project.

'Tur-a-ling' goes the Red-winged Blackbird, ‘tur-a-ling'

I write these words on the eve of Groundhog Day, the vernal milestone that marks the mid-point between the first days of winter and spring.

Simmer down or sit down

If you're a fan of high school sports, we need to talk.

Who we are

I've been a math teacher for most of my career, and I am fascinated with numbers. I love how they tell a story and line up in the most unusual ways. The Fibonacci sequence is one of my favorite math topics. But here is another cool concept: if we could travel back in time, tracing the branches of our family trees, the number of our ancestors doubles with each generation.

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

Ed Billings to serve as Stonington harbormaster

Deer Isle native returns to the island

Tennis teams wrap up post-season

SCOTT'S SPORTS SPOT

Paleoindians: The ‘original affluent society' 11,000 years ago

Editor’s note: This is the first in what will be many twice-monthly columns to be written by Bill Haviland about the history of Indians on Deer Isle from the end of the ice age to the time of European settlement. We are delighted and proud to have Bill, with his vast experience and passion for history, chronicling Indian activity and seasonal settlement on the Island. Our intention is to publish this material to help Islanders and visitors alike understand and appreciate those who were here first.

A close-to-normal high school graduation

27 students move their tassles from the right to the left