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Perspectives of those affected by the terrorist attacks, 25 years later

Blue Hill Fair finds its rhythm after rainy start

Organizers say fair had more animals and strong event participation

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Blue Hill Country Club must file plan to replace trees cut along shore
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

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Penobscot’s longtime teacher, coach and business owner Jim Henry passes away at 80
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

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One year of The Rising Tide
One year of The Rising Tide

We’re glad you’re here.

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Set collapse injures woman at Blue Hill Fair
Set collapse injures woman at Blue Hill Fair

Wind gust blamed in accident

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Bridge closure in Blue Hill
Bridge closure in Blue Hill

Stunt doubles will jump off bridge for film Reversing Falls

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Dark Sky Maine to host Star Party on Sept. 12
Dark Sky Maine to host Star Party on Sept. 12

And learn how to personally minimize light pollution

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LIFESTYLE

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The Good Life Center pays tribute to back-to-the-land pioneers
The Good Life Center pays tribute to back-to-the-land pioneers

Scott and Helen Nearing’s legacy and former philosophy

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Doctor advocates for a different approach to primary care
Doctor advocates for a different approach to primary care

Lucy McBride, MD, discusses a holistic approach to health and steps to empower patients

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THE U-TURN: Casting Call
THE U-TURN: Casting Call

Big turnout for a shot at stardom in an open casting call

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Professor discussses hope and local action in face of climate change
Professor discussses hope and local action in face of climate change

Gail L. Carlson, Ph.D draws a connection to climate and public health

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Castine hydroponic farm donates 100 percent of its produce
Castine hydroponic farm donates 100 percent of its produce

The Good Table Foundation is giving to Mainers in need

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WHEEL WATCH: Seining summers with Pa
WHEEL WATCH: Seining summers with Pa

From father to son, lessons aboard the Lucky Star: It’s less about the fish.

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My Wild Neighbors: The secret lives of snappers
My Wild Neighbors: The secret lives of snappers

Despite their pugnacious reputation, the last thing snapping turtles are looking for is a fight.

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Works ‘Seen at the End of the World’
Works ‘Seen at the End of the World’

Blue Hill exhibit focuses on the ‘memory of a landscape’

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A ‘suitcase sized’ art show in Deer isle
A ‘suitcase sized’ art show in Deer isle

‘Small Works’ features paintings, jewelry, ceramics, weavings and more

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The big yellow monster
The big yellow monster

A former bus driver from Penobscot anthropomorphizes his vehicle

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Coming to Blue Hill: ‘Where We Come From’
Coming to Blue Hill: ‘Where We Come From’

Tunes of a unique past may bring collective connection.

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COPS & COURTS

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Multiple scam reports under investigation
Multiple scam reports under investigation

Police log for Aug. 31-Sep. 5

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PUBLIC MEETINGS

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Castine - Harbor & Marine Resources Working Group Meeting
Sep 10
Castine - Harbor & Marine Resources Working Group Meeting
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Sedgwick Select Board
Sep 10
Sedgwick Select Board

Meetings are held at the Sedgwick Town Office.

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Castine - Selectboard Work Session
Sep 14
Castine - Selectboard Work Session
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Castine - Planning Board Meeting
Sep 15
Castine - Planning Board Meeting
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Castine - Climate & Natural Resources Working Group Meeting
Sep 15
Castine - Climate & Natural Resources Working Group Meeting
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Castine - Harbor Committee Meeting
Sep 15
Castine - Harbor Committee Meeting
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Surry Select Board Meeting
Sep 16
Surry Select Board Meeting

Select Board meetings are held at 6pm on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month in the Surry Fire Department meeting room.

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Castine - Town and Gown Meeting
Sep 21
Castine - Town and Gown Meeting
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OPINIONS

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OP-ED: A New York principal’s account of 9/11
OP-ED: A New York principal’s account of 9/11

She navigated students to safety, plus other thoughts on the national repercussions from the terrorist attacks

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OP-ED: A solution to the ‘squeeze on our Island’
OP-ED: A solution to the ‘squeeze on our Island’

Deer Isle development is in final capital campaign push to house the ‘missing middle,’ writes Stonington’s town manager

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20 years after ‘Tire Tracks’ left a mark
20 years after ‘Tire Tracks’ left a mark

Let’s use the anniversary of a film about burning rubber to shape our shared future

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