Slim’s Fishing Derby set for this weekend with $1,000 grand prize
The annual event funds scholarships for high school seniors in Hancock County
BOOK REVIEW: A Mi’kmaq child goes missing in ‘The Berry Pickers’
After an exhaustive search, a family must return to Canada, while feelings of haunting and hope infuse a cast of characters.
High heating bills? Home efficiency group expanding to area towns
‘It’s all about being efficient and saving money,’ says Doug Hylan, a boatbuilder and one of the founders of the Brooklin Climate Response Committee
BACKSPACE: Towing a dory to herring grounds in Stonington
Anchoring a dory was once a signal from fishermen that they had staked out where they would fish the next day for herring.
THE U-TURN: Super Bowl champion and a wicked full moon pic
A local general store cranked out pizzas for the Super Bowl and raised money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Back-to-landers from 1970s are subject of new oral history project
Kickoff event becomes impromptu reunion. ‘Some of you I haven’t seen in 40 years.’
U-TURN: Smoke on the water
An ethereal mist rises from the water in this pic by a Brooksville resident.
My Wild Neighbors: February is the month for coyote love
Maine’s apex predator sets amorous sights on a mate in the month of February, writes nature columnist Kim Ridley in her latest column, “My Wild Neighbors.”
Brooklin Garden Club offering $1,500 grants for conservation and gardening
Applications that have civic, educational and environmental components are welcomed., and projects that involve children will be given special consideration.
If you’re headed for ice fishing, ‘expect these salmon to be fat’
Fish biologist Jake Scoville has some tips for winter anglers who want to get out on the ice.
Ready for cross-country skiing? Local advice on where to go
Local skiers weigh in with cross-country recommendations for their favorite trails.
So you think you’re a Mainer…
This year’s challenge has more than 40 prompts to see who can make the most out of being a Mainer.
Brooklin library to hold online auction for capital campaign
The auction, which will raise money for the library’s capital campaign, has a host of items and experiences up for grabs, from boat rides to skills training to local artistic creations.
Bucksport sets cruise shedule, with 20 ships coming this year
Bucksport has announced its 2026 cruise ship schedule.
WinterFest offers healthy alternative to climbing the walls
WinterFest draws hundreds for Island celebration, where everything is free.
THE U-TURN: A rare and beautiful Arctic visitor
A rare Snowy owl makes an appearance in our area.
BACKSPACE: This local inn had the largest saltwater pool in Maine
The Mt. Ash Inn in Brooklin once had Maine’s largest saltwater pool. It is now the home of Wooden Boat.
Island program offers free clothing and monthly themes for donated items
The new Island Exchange program in Deer Isle and Stonington has themed donation ideas for each month, from winter jackets to cookware to outdoor equipment.
BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Frozen River’ weaves a tale of Maine injustice
The Frozen River weaves a tale of Maine injustice centuries ago.