Going up: Elevator installation begins at Island Connectivity Hub
Project shows ‘how a historical community space can transform into a modern tool.”
GSA announces 2026 senior honors recipients
Award winners include teen entrepreneur, radio show host, top math scorer and steel drummer
Bucksport weighing shift to curbside trash pick up
‘This would be a considerable change for the community,’ says town manager.
Shaw Institute receives electric truck donation
Partnership with local dealership helps bring science and research to rural communities
Stonington seeks volunteers to update comprehensive plan
Revised comprehensive plan will guide town’s development for years to come
Sedgwick voters reject plan for marijuana dispensary
Town voters approve GSA supplemental tuition
Bucksport readies ‘Big Roman’ for robot competition
After notching season’s first win, students get busy tweaking their robot for next match
Incumbents, newcomer seek planning and school board seats
Meet the forester, architect, homemaker, real estate agent and investment manager who will govern schools and town development
Stonington residents react to end of extra police patrols
Town saves $89k, but residents—like the vote that ended the police contract—are closely divided
New MMA training ship to arrive soon in Portland
‘This vessel isn’t just impressive—it’s transformative’
Local women drive ERA car tour across America
Mainers are playing a major role in a publicity tour calling for women’s rights to finally be included in Constitution
Deer Isle honors longtime firefighters
Volunteers say the hours are worth it, but highlight recruiting challenges
Stonington tops state in lobster earnings with $49M catch
But inflation, tariffs and a late molt appear to have affected the number of lobster fishing trips statewide
Need housing? Nonprofit readies 12 new apartments
Info sessions planned on units built for middle-income workers in Deer Isle and Stonington
Gifford wins Brooksville seat, with strong turnout in contested race
Brooksville voters also approve nearly $25k in supplemental tuition for local GSA students
Brooksville voters dig deep for Betsy’s Cove dredging project
Town meeting voters approve school and municipal budgets. Transfer station fees remain steady for the year at $175k.
Penobscot approves $100k for fire truck at town meeting
Voters also help bring transfer station into compliance, approve nonprofit donations, and give standing ovations for those who served the town
Penobscot voters elect Welts, reject GSA tuition request
GSA tuition request rejected 94-92.
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