New watershed districts for local dams elect officers, set first budget hearing
New watershed districts will soon have the responsibility of maintaining dams at Toddy Pond and Alamoosook Lake,
Passing through Bucksport? You'll soon be on camera.
Bucksport police will soon have technology that will read every license plate that passes through town.
Loon numbers hit record high in annual Christmas bird count
The Audubon Society’s annual Christmas bird count is in with some interesting finds and record highs this year.
Looking for a low-cost room for guests? Bagaduce House opens to public.
Bagaduce Music opens up hostel-like rooms to the public as a way of supporting its operations.
Island Heritage Trust to upgrade trails for more accessibility
Accessibility upgrades are coming to two trails owned by Island Heritage Trust.
Support and criticism for Castine’s only daycare at public hearing
Castine held a Dec. 11 public hearing on the Community Childhood Learning Center, whose lease on town land expires next year. Voters will decide in January whether it should be renewed.
Castine residents share new ideas for dockside restaurant
Castine is looking for a new food vendor to lease the now-shuttered Safe Harbor takeout restaurant.
Maine DOT seeks input on interpretive panel for Blue Hill Falls
The Maine DOT is seeking public input on a draft “interpretive panel” that will showcase the history and peoples of the area.
Penobscot residents to face 21-mile detour during Mill Creek construction
Penobscot residents will face a 21-mile detour to go from one side of town to the other when a project to rebuild a culvert at Mill Creek begins this winter.
GSA announces major donor gift and impending staff layoffs on same day
George Stevens Academy announced impending layoffs totaling $325,000. It also announced on the same day a major donation of $300,000 for technical skills training.
Penobscot road to close for a month next year for Mill Creek project
Penobscot will hold a public hearing on Dec. 13 to discuss the Mill Creek project, which will shut down Bayview Road for the month of March next year.
Scallop season is on, and restaurants across U.S. pay top dollar for this Maine product
David Tarr of Brooklin dives as much as 60 feet down in Maine’s frigid winter waters to put scallops on dinner plates across the United States.
Land trust completes first phase of Great Pond Mountain improvements
A land trust has completed the first phase of improvements to Great Pond Mountain in Orland, including parking for buses and horse trailers, as well as an outhouse for hikers.
Bucksport’s Bay Festival in question due to budget and staffing
Bucksport’s economic development head is saying his department can’t organize the town’s Bay Festival next year, citing staffing issues and budget constraints.
Blast from the past: Bomb squad inspects Castine’s record number of cannonballs
Bomb squad technicians from the Maine State Police have taken away for testing a trove of some 50 cannonballs in two Castine organizations.
School board race takes yet another turn after candidate halts campaign
A candidate for RSU 25 now says she will not accept the position if she wins.
Beloved Castine postmaster–and the king of passports–reflects on career as retirement nears
Doug Terry, whose expertise at passport applications and customer service is legendary, is retiring from his position as Castine’s postmaster at the end of the year.
Penobscot lands $4.6M in funds for Mill Creek restoration
The town of Penobscot has received $4.6 million in various grants to pay for Mill Creek restoration, which will include moving its salt shed several miles away.
GSA receives $200k donation for technical education upgrades and improvements
A $200,000 donation will allow George Stevens Academy in Blue Hill to make major upgrades to its technical skills classes.