Red Cross in urgent need of Hancock County volunteers
Opportunity to become a ‘beacon of hope for a neighbor in need’
‘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
Budget Review Committee that scrutinized GSA budget to disband
Member says group felt underutilized in GSA’s strategic planning process
Behind the Callahan Mine: A mine prospector’s story
Earl Clifford, Sr.’s wild ride down a Cape Rosier mine shaft, told by his son
Closure of Callahan Mine Superfund site to start in October
Project predicts 1500 truck trips through Brooksville with crushed stone and impermeable membrane to mitigate further pollution
Penobscot forest fire started by illegal campfire, investigators say
Fire that burned five acres took three days to extinguish
A driving political force from Castine turns 100
Well-wishers pack town hall for centennial birthday of Doris Russell
Farewell, Mr. Henry: ‘A life well lived’
Hundreds pack Penobscot school gym to say goodbye to former teacher and general store owner
Butterfly release brings discussion about suicide awareness to peninsula
The Bragdon Scholarship will give those affected by suicide three months of free gym access at the Blue Hill YMCA
Overview: The 2026 Blue Hill Fair
The successful numbers, winners of fan-favorite events, and more behind the scenes of this year’s fair.
Blue Hill Country Club must file plan to replace trees cut along shore
Club cut trees to create better growing conditions for club’s seventh green
Penobscot’s longtime teacher, coach and business owner Jim Henry passes away at 80
Memorial service for man who taught a generation of students to be held in school gym
Local residents recall where they were on 9/11
Read the varying perspectives of those affected by the same national tragedy 25 years ago
Faces behind the Blue Hill Fair
Eleven stories from fair workers, how they got here, and what they’re doing
Dark Sky Maine to host Star Party on Sept. 12
And learn how to personally minimize light pollution