Blue Hill’s only dental practice to close in less than 2 months
The closure marks the third practice to leave town in the past decade
What will happen to Merrill & Hinckley?
Closed store on GSA land sparks questions of ownership and future occupancy.
‘Universal access’ to some local trails is possible by next month
Island Heritage Trust’s strategic plan follows a state and nationwide trend of increased accessibility
Overview: The 2026 Blue Hill Fair
The successful numbers, winners of fan-favorite events, and more behind the scenes of this year’s fair.
Elite performers hone their music at Kneisel Hall’s summer program
Students from around the world attend Blue Hill’s highly competitive and tuition-free music school that is both ‘nurturing’ and ‘intense’
Shaw Institute to offer lab work and field research to GSA students
‘We can help students in a rural area show that they can do great research,’ says director of Blue Hill-based institute
Rowantrees owner envisions co-op for artists in former pottery studio
Barn set on new foundation for future gallery space, owner says
Blue Ledge Carpentry brings family history to Friend Memorial project
Chris Pickering is overseeing the construction of a new wing at the library his ancestors once helped establish
Brooklin Boat Yard launches custom 47-foot cruiser
Construction on the vessel began in 2025
MMA’s new training ship arrives in Castine
The NSMV State of Maine entered the harbor under ‘near perfect’ conditions
Historic schooner with ties to Castine sinks in New York harbor
The Victory Chimes was captained by Castine resident Boyd Guild in the late 1950s
The Stoop Oyster Bar opens in Blue Hill
Eatery celebrates local seafood and aims to offer ‘a place for convivial gathering’
MMA to welcome new training ship
Local officials have planned a range of activities for the July 12 homecoming celebration
Kneisel Hall launches $4M fundraising campaign
104-year-old concert hall in need of structural repair, accessibility upgrades
Order up, Castine: Dennett’s at the Dock opens
Kip and Judy Oberting have partnered with chef Dudley Irwin to bring ‘really good’ summer fare to waterfront
BHHS effort to catalog archives nears completion
The volunteer-led project has been six years in the making and includes thousands of documents
Halibut season opens May 18
Short season runs through June 13, allowing fishing only five days each week