Lillyann Limeburner, a 2018 graduate of Deer Isle-Stonington High School, receives a Career & Technical Education scholarship from employees at Bar Harbor Bank & Trust (left to right) Rebecca Emerson and Katie Wiberg. Lillyann is enrolled at Husson University pursuing a degree in Nursing. Bar Harbor, – Congratulations to Esme Freeman,...
Photos: Fort George’s Revolutionary War Encampment Castine- During the weekend of September 8-9 Castine’s Revolutionary War fort will come alive with an encampment hosted by Friends of Castine Fortifications and the 74th Highlanders. The encampment will be open for visitors from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. There is no charge to...
Winter Harbor - For almost four decades, Claudia Schmidt has been exploring the nuances of acoustic music with her voice, 12 string guitar and mountain dulcimer with an exciting collection of original, traditional, and contemporary writing. She has been featured on PRI's A Prairie Home Companion, Mountain Stage, a television...
PORTLAND – Back-to-school tips from the American Red Cross can help make students’ return to the classrooms safer. There are special steps for parents of younger kids and those going to school for the first time: Make sure the child knows their phone number, address, how to get in touch with...
Ellsworth (KoT) Contemporary Functional Craft has relocated to 6 State Street in downtown Ellsworth and is open for business from Tuesday - Saturday 11 am to 6 pm. On July 17th (KoT) owner, Cara Romano opened the doors of a new brick and mortar store in downtown Ellsworth. With husband and...
The Autumn Gold’s Jumbo Jackpot Ticket is bigger and better than ever. This year only 1000 tickets will be sold for $10.00 a piece with a Grand Prize of $2500.00 cash. Tickets will be available in Early August and will be sold thru Autumn Gold Days, or until all 1000 tickets...
With Autumn Gold fast approaching it is time to start thinking about the Chamber’s annual Decorating Contest! It is a fantastic tradition that each year area businesses will deck out their windows or storefront in honor of Autumn Gold and the coming of another beautiful fall season in Maine. In...
Blue Hill – Blue Hill Memorial Hospital (BHMH) held its 2018 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, August 8. President John Ronan gave an update on hospital news, healthcare delivery in the area, and shared that BHMH is working hard to finish its fiscal year (ending September 30) with a strong, positive...
Frenchman Bay Conservancy will host a groundbreaking on Monday, August 20th at 5:00pm Hancock—This July, Frenchman Bay Conservancy, a nonprofit land conservation organization, surpassed $2 million in fundraising for its Tidal Falls Preserve Capital Campaign. Located in Hancock, Tidal Falls Preserve is a beloved open space known for a reversing falls...
Bob Milne has performed for presidents and generals and now he brings his toe-tapping evening of ragtime to the Stonington Opera House Stonington - The summer is half over, but the music keeps coming as Opera House Arts’ summer music series rolls into August. Still to come, OHA presents four diverse...