Before ‘Bert and I’ there was Richard Golden and his tales from Bucksport
How a young man with Bucksport ties brought Maine humor to the world 150 years ago.
BOOK REVIEW: A spy novel in Maine where the spooks look familiar
Our new book reviewer gives her take on a spy novel set on the Maine coast.
Stonington launches Christmas tree recycling service to create free mulch
Stonington has a new recycling program to convert Christmas trees into free mulch for Island residents.
Local Princeton professor to discuss ‘six legal cases that will drive you nuts’
A local Princeton professor will hold a discussion in Castine on “six legal cases that will drive you nuts.”
Christmas Past was once a Puritan humdrum of ‘chopped in woods’ and ‘worked on bridle’
Steele Hays takes a look at Christmas past and what it was like on the Blue Hill Peninsula.
THE U-TURN: Town fills gym at surprise birthday party for Billy Hutchins
Well-wishers filled Penobscot’s school gym for a surprise birthday party for Billy Hutchins, a man who knows—and is known to—just about everyone in town.
10-year-old launches annual clothing drive for homeless
Alexsa Shepard, 10, of Deer Isle is collecting clothes for those who are homeless. This is her fourth year of running her holiday clothing drive.
For third year, Stonington draws shoppers and revelers ‘Home for the Holidays’
Stonington hosts “Home for the Holidays” for the third year in a row
Bucksport bistro focuses on community while raising funds for those in need
Verona Wine and Bistro cooks up community spirit and focuses on helping those in need this holiday season.
THE U-TURN: Santa at the controls
Santa Claus caught a ride to a local holiday fair on the back of a Penobscot fire truck.
The annual local bird count is Dec. 14. Here are three trends on birders’ minds.
The annual local bird count is happening on Dec. 14. Here’s what to keep an eye out for—and why you might be seeing the birds that appear.
Bucksport businesses host ‘shop hop’ ahead of town’s Parade of Lights
Bucksport businesses are hosting a “shop-hop” to draw in customers. The town will also host its annual Parade of Lights on Dec. 13.
My Wild Neighbors: The bird that can grow its brain
Nature writer Kimberly Ridley discusses what makes chickadees so unique.
THE U-TURN: Poinsettia deliveries across peninsula bring on the holiday spirit
Poinsettia deliveries across the peninsula, Penobscot Masons spruce up town hall, and a poitato that wanted to be a turkey for Thanksgiving.
East Blue Hill Library bakes up tasty fundraiser for Thanksgiving
Volunteers at the East Blue Hill Library bake up tasty pies to raise funds.
Local people—and why they give thanks
A look at what people are thankful for this Thanksgiving.
Baby protected by animals is theme of Castine’s new StoryWalk
Castine’s newest StoryWalk book celebrates indigenous history.
Brooklin weighs takeover of Baptist Church, Bowden Hall
Brooklin weighs options for taking over a church and adjacent building.
Extra deer permits available, but not for Peninsula area
Additional deer hunting permits are now available, with geographic restrictions.
THE U-TURN: Parking lot art
GSA seniors paint their parking spots, while Deer Isle-Stonington students compile a wish list for their island.