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Storm causes damage, outages

A fast-moving thunderstorm caught businesses and residents by surprise

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Submerged truck pulled from Reach Beach

Local canoeists found the Toyota Tacoma below the tide line on July 5

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The school board faces an August 1 deadline—set by the state—to implement a new cell phone policy

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Work could start by late 2027 to raise both the Deer Isle and Little Deer Isle causeways

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DISHS seniors to cross stage on June 7

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Part play, part partnership, the visit highlights commitment to early childhood education

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Funding will help local officials develop policies to assure ‘safe and sustainable’ groundwater supply

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District faces diminished cost-share revenue from state

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District officials announced the resignation of six teachers and staffers during the April 13 meeting

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Deer Isle-Stonington High School announces their senior honors. Iris Aldrich named Valedictorian.

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Volunteers say the hours are worth it, but highlight recruiting challenges