Emily Baer 7/15/26 Emily Baer 7/15/26

A day at ‘the’ races

Stonington Lobster Boat races celebrate 43rd year on ‘perfect summer day’

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Engines ready: Stonington Lobster Boat Races return July 12

Over 100 participants are expected to participate in this year’s events

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Fireworks ‘launch device’ ignites Fourth of July fire

Local boaters rushed to help put out the brush fire on Indian Point

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Cruising for a cause with Stonington Public Library

July 17 family sunset cruise will benefit SPL’s free public programming

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School Union 76 addresses new policies, staffing

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

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Lobster boat engulfed in flames at Buckminster Ledge

The free training is made possible through the Blue Hill Peninsula Community Wildfire Protection Plan

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Deer Isle plans for $22M causeway upgrades

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

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Stonington publishes new tourism guide ahead of Puffin Passages & Pride

Puffins Passages is this week, plus Pride motorcade around Island

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Congratulations, Mariners!

DISHS seniors to cross stage on June 7

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Stonington explores listing its downtown as a historic district

Official says the designation could help attract financial incentives for revitalization

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Bullying concerns raised at Deer Isle-Stonington School Board meeting

District faces diminished cost-share revenue from state

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‘All aboard!’ for Stonington Library family cruise

‘Fun-filled’ cruise around Stonington Harbor

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Stonington to host ‘Jane’s Walk’ on May 2

Town hosts walk celebrating “250 years of rock and roll”

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Stonington to host public input sessions for comp plan update

Town seeks additional volunteers to help guide management plan for town with an eye on resilience

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Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary departures raise concerns

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 senior honors

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

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Stonington officials hesitant to stream meetings

‘Let's get off our butts, out of our houses, and re-gather in the world,’ says official. Proponents say video creates more town awareness.

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Going up: Elevator installation begins at Island Connectivity Hub

Project shows ‘how a historical community space can transform into a modern tool.”

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Stonington votes down sheriff’s office contract and Opera House request

Contract with Hancock County Sheriff’s Office fails by narrow margin, while voters pass all nonprofit requests except for $7,500 for Opera House