Island Ad-Vantages - July 4, 2024

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The Town of Stonington receives a $1.7 million grant to turn the old elementary school building on School Street into a hub for all sorts of community services.The annual lobster races are coming up on July 14. Workforce housing progresses, with some apartments at Oliver's Ridge due to become available later this summer. And photos of a contra dance on Isle au Haut capture folks having fun.

Island Ad-Vantages Newspaper Description:

Island Ad-Vantages, based in Stonington, Maine traces its history through weekly papers published on Deer Isle from 1882. Serving the island towns of Deer Isle, Isle au Haut and Stonington, the Island Ad-Vantages provides a comprehensive offering of the news and events of the area, while paying special attention to the people, institutions and the natural beauty that make the community the place it is. From lobster fishing and the impact a $46 million a year that industry has on the community to annual events such as graduations, local sports coverage and a vibrant creative economy, the Ad-Vantages combines words and images to deliver a picture of an area that is as much about its beauty as it is about its ethic of hard work, determination and dedication.