Voters approve takeover of local dams at Toddy Pond, Alamoosook
Four towns voted to start the process of taking ownership of the Toddy Pond dam. Towns made the argument that failing to do so would lead to the water being released and a lowering of property values on the pond, resulting in higher taxes for all taxpayers.
Blue Hill voters reject recreational pot shop plan
Blue Hill voters defeated a proposal to open a recreational cannabis dispensary in town.
Mirroring statewide results, locals reject voter ID, approve red flag law
As Mainers did across the state, local voters rejected a voter ID initiative and supported a new red flag law.
‘All systems go’ for Penobscot apartment development
Northern Bay Commons has been given the green light by the town’s planning board. The project will develop eight apartments on the site of the former Penobscot Nursing Home.
Fans cheer GSA with car horns in tough Washington Academy game
GSA boys soccer faced off against Washington Academy on Oct. 30.
Blue Hill to vote on pot shop. But there could still be a moratorium.
Blue Hill voters will decide if they want a recreational marjijuana shop on Nov. 4. If they do, they will also decide whether to have a moratorium to allow the town time to create local ordinances for the business.
Town-by-town voting guide
Read our town-by-town guide on local issues facing voters on Nov. 4.
Voter ID and red flag laws explained
Mainers will face two statewide referendum questions on Nov. 4 concerning voter ID and red flag laws.
Healthy Island Project prepares for SNAP food benefits suspension
With SNAP food benefits set to be suspended unless the federal government reopens, local food pantries are getting ready.
Future of Toddy Pond, Alamoosook Lake dams on ballot Nov. 4
Voters in four towns will be asked to decide the future of local dams on Nov. 4.
Rare PT boat built for U.S. Navy being restored by local boatyard
A rare PT-3 boat built for the U.S. Navy, one of the first of its kind, is now being restored at Brooklin Boat Yard.
Pig fecal bacteria in Brooklin linked to selectman’s farm
Pig fecal bacteria has been found in the water of Herrick Bay, an area Brooklin’s shellfish committee has been trying to restore. The contamination has been linked to a pig farm owned by the chair of the town’s select board, who received a federal grant for remediation analysis.
Despite ‘stateless nations,’ most Americans agree on key issues, author says
Colin Woodard, who defines America as a group of “stateless nations,” says citizens still overwhelmingly share strong mutual beliefs. Woodard was the keynote speaker at last weekend’s Word Festival.
Island high school discusses ‘affected others’ and substance addiction
Deer Isle-Stonington High School marked Red Ribbon Week with a series of activities and discussions, including what it means to be an “affected other.”
Big moves in Castine’s restaurant scene
Dennett’s Wharf is being moved so that it can sit atop new granite cribbing, placing it seven feet higher than it was and making it more resilient to storms.
Blue Hill hires code enforcement officer, considers job descriptions
The Blue Hill select board discussed hiring needs and job descriptions at their Oct. 20 meeting.
Learning resilience, GSA volleyball looks ahead to next year
GSA’s JV volleyball team took on the varsity players from lee Academy for their final game of the season.
Platner addresses social media comments at Brooksville fundraiser
Graham Platner came to Brooksville for a fundraiser. His campaign manager resigned within hours of the event over derogatory comments he made on social media a decade ago.
‘No Kings Day’ marked with area protests
Penobscot and Deer Isle held “No Kings Day” protests on Oct. 18.
GSA soccer takes the win in slip-and-slide game
GSA boys soccer was victorious over Central High on Oct. 16, with a 4-1 win.