Island Ad-Vantages - November 28, 2024

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Plunged into the chilly waters of Stonington Harbor, students don "Gumby suits" and learn survival skills. A Deer Isle resident asks the select board to move its 2025 town meeting to a Saturday so more people can attend. And our bird columnist discusses the craftiness of crows and ravens, and why they have been known to fly toward the sound of a gunshot.

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.