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Candid about cannabis: Sedgwick man discusses recreational pot shop plans in Blue Hill
news John Boit 9/24/25 news John Boit 9/24/25

Candid about cannabis: Sedgwick man discusses recreational pot shop plans in Blue Hill

Brian and Abril Sherwell plan to open a recreational marijuana dispensary in Blue Hill. The move will require approval from Blue Hill voters.

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New online calculator shows what Toddy Pond will cost taxpayers
news John Boit 9/23/25 news John Boit 9/23/25

New online calculator shows what Toddy Pond will cost taxpayers

A new online calculator helps homeowners estimate their increased tax costs if towns take control of the dam at Toddy Pond.

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Shaw Institute to screen award-winning PFAS documentary in Bucksport, Stonington
news John Boit 9/22/25 news John Boit 9/22/25

Shaw Institute to screen award-winning PFAS documentary in Bucksport, Stonington

The film Sludge chronicles the effects of PFAS on farmland. The film will be screened in Bucksport and Stonington.

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Road between Brooklin and Blue Hill reopens with one lane
news John Boit 9/22/25 news John Boit 9/22/25

Road between Brooklin and Blue Hill reopens with one lane

The road between Brooklin and Blue Hill, which was completyely closed for weeks, is now open with one lane.

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A kitchen store and tariffs: A case study
news John Boit 9/22/25 news John Boit 9/22/25

A kitchen store and tariffs: A case study

Keeping up with tariffs on imported goods is “exhausting” says one local business owner. "“You think you’re done with one and then there’s another one, and another, and it’s on and on.”

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Project adds 14 pools to Penobscot alewife run
news John Boit 9/18/25 news John Boit 9/18/25

Project adds 14 pools to Penobscot alewife run

New pools along Mill Creek in Penobscot are expected to aid in the annual alewife migration into Pierce’s Pond.

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With stipulations, Castine Select Board agrees to lease with lighthouse tenants
news april shaw-beaudoin 9/17/25 news april shaw-beaudoin 9/17/25

With stipulations, Castine Select Board agrees to lease with lighthouse tenants

Dyce Head Lighthouse, which is owned by the town and leased to tenants.

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Blue Hill seeks new settlement date on GSA properties
news april shaw-beaudoin 9/17/25 news april shaw-beaudoin 9/17/25

Blue Hill seeks new settlement date on GSA properties

Blue Hill Town Hall, where the select board is seeking a new closing date on the purchase of several properties owned by George Stevens Academy.

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Federal committee to deliberate Covid vaccines this week
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Federal committee to deliberate Covid vaccines this week

Walgreens in Blue Hill, where customers have had to wait for Covid shots until a federal committee deliberates.

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Stonington man is Maine’s Number 1 crossword puzzler
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Stonington man is Maine’s Number 1 crossword puzzler

Chris Ross has completed the New York Times daily crossword puzzle for 2,839 days in a row

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Developer scales back plans for former nursing home 
news John Boit 9/15/25 news John Boit 9/15/25

Developer scales back plans for former nursing home 

Arcane language in local ordinance necessitates scaling back plans.

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Fire departments from across area give former chief a surprise parade
news april shaw-beaudoin 9/14/25 news april shaw-beaudoin 9/14/25

Fire departments from across area give former chief a surprise parade

Fire departments across the peninsula turn out to give former chief a parade.

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CSD 13 School Board discusses food allergy safety
news april shaw-beaudoin 9/12/25 news april shaw-beaudoin 9/12/25

CSD 13 School Board discusses food allergy safety

School officials discuss food allergy policy

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State rep faces electioneering charge
news John Boit 9/9/25 news John Boit 9/9/25

State rep faces electioneering charge

State Rep. Nina Milliken faces electioneering charge.

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Blue Hill moves toward settlement on Tenney Hill, BHCS properties
news John Boit 9/9/25 news John Boit 9/9/25

Blue Hill moves toward settlement on Tenney Hill, BHCS properties

$1.8 million property purchase will to help expand Blue Hill’s emergency services infrastructure.

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Want to rent your own movie screening? Alamo Theatre carries on despite federal cuts
news John Boit 9/5/25 news John Boit 9/5/25

Want to rent your own movie screening? Alamo Theatre carries on despite federal cuts

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GSA head reflects on past year and the work ahead
news april shaw-beaudoin 9/2/25 news april shaw-beaudoin 9/2/25

GSA head reflects on past year and the work ahead

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ICYMI: Blue Hill Fair enjoys sunny skies, high attendance and an enduring legacy
news april shaw-beaudoin 9/1/25 news april shaw-beaudoin 9/1/25

ICYMI: Blue Hill Fair enjoys sunny skies, high attendance and an enduring legacy

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Stonington restaurant closes, owner opens new venue in Bucksport
news John Boit 9/1/25 news John Boit 9/1/25

Stonington restaurant closes, owner opens new venue in Bucksport

MacLeod’s in Bucksport under new ownership.

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