THE U-TURN: Our communities at work and play
By Rising Tide Staff
Sometimes—very often, in fact—we all see things around here that make us say, “Wait, what was that?” We could keep driving and forget about it, but reporters call it “making the U-Turn,” going back to find out more. Enjoy.
And by the way: If something inspires your own u-turn, snap a pic and send it to us at info@risingtide.media. We’d love to use it.
LISTEN FOR THE CHEERS: Windjammer Angelique sails under the Deer Isle-Sedgwick Bridge on Sept. 9. Listen closely and you’ll hear the crew and passengers cheer as she clears the bridge. Built in 1980 in Florida, 130-foot Windjammer Angelique calls Camden her homeport. Easily identified by her trademark red sails, gaff topsail ketch Angelique has been a fixture sailing the Maine Coast for decades. To learn more about Angelique and the Maine Windjammer Fleet please visit the Maine Windjammer Association. Video by Jenna Lookner.
ELECTRIC TOW: Seen at Bridge End Park in Deer Isle: We don’t see many Cybertrucks around here, and it’s not every day you see them being used for truck-like work. Photo by Jenna Lookner.
JACK UP, DRILL DOWN: Contractors from the MDOT have spent the past week or so boring into submerged rocks at two locations — the small causeway near Bridge End Park and on the Deer Isle Causeway that connects Little Deer Isle to Deer Isle. They are collecting samples to ensure that they have a solid rock surface to work with as they explore the widening of the causeways, said Deer Isle Town Manager Jim Fisher. Photo by John Boit.
CORPORATE LADDER: Naomi Bowden built her car detailing garage in Penobscot big enough to handle large vehicles, but even this van was too big to fit. The upside was that Bowden could work outside when this photo was taken on Sept. 4, with a little vertical assist. Photo by John Boit.
