sign up for the rising tide email

Gloom sets in for Platner supporters

Support for candidate craters after new sexual assault allegations

Stonington Lobster Boat Races return

Over 100 participants expected to race in July 12 event

CLICK TO JUMP TO THESE SECTIONS:

police log
opinions
community calendar
crossword

LOCAL NEWS

Featured
WERU names new general manager
WERU names new general manager
Historic schooner with ties to Castine sinks in New York harbor
Historic schooner with ties to Castine sinks in New York harbor
Fireworks ‘launch device’ ignites Fourth of July fire
Fireworks ‘launch device’ ignites Fourth of July fire
Cruising for a cause with Stonington Public Library
Cruising for a cause with Stonington Public Library
Peninsula ‘yellows-up’ against domestic violence in July   
Peninsula ‘yellows-up’ against domestic violence in July   
The Stoop Oyster Bar opens in Blue Hill
The Stoop Oyster Bar opens in Blue Hill
Sitting pretty: New, student-made bench unveiled at Blue Hill town hall
Sitting pretty: New, student-made bench unveiled at Blue Hill town hall
MMA to welcome new training ship
MMA to welcome new training ship
READ MORE STORIES >

LIFESTYLE

READ MORE STORIES >

CREATE

Featured
POEM: On calculating the ‘sum’ of ones life
POEM: On calculating the ‘sum’ of ones life
Alamo Theatre to screen Maine-made independent film
Alamo Theatre to screen Maine-made independent film
POEM: On memory, love, and the richness of ancestry
POEM: On memory, love, and the richness of ancestry
Art in action: BHPL fundraiser showcases local artists
Art in action: BHPL fundraiser showcases local artists
Read more create

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Castine

Are you church-curious?

If so, visit our church, where social justice journeys alongside faith.

Join us on Sundays at 10:30 AM at 86 Court St. in Castine

discover uucc

COPS & COURTS

Close-up of a police car's blue flashing light on the roof at night
Featured
Hot days, waiting dogs cause concerns

Police log for June 28-July 4

READ MORE >

PUBLIC MEETINGS

Featured
Castine Harbor & Marine Resources Working Group
Jul 9
Castine Harbor & Marine Resources Working Group
Castine Planning Board Meeting
Jul 15
Castine Planning Board Meeting
Bucksport Town Council Meeting (Copy)
Jul 16
Bucksport Town Council Meeting (Copy)

Council meetings are held at the Bucksport Town Office on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month at 7:00 p.m. Meeting agendas are posted at the Town Office and on the website. Meeting agendas are also provided to the local press.

VIEW MORE >

Reach thousands of local readers.
Advertise with The Rising Tide.

Learn more

OPINIONS

READ MORE OPINIONS >
Logo of the Merle B. Grindle Agency Insurance, features a blue square with a white sailboat and waves, bold black text with the agency name, and contact address and phone number in smaller font.

Call 207-374-2871 to talk with our team.

Personal and commercial coverage to meet your insurance needs

Learn more about services

Looking for something to do around Bucksport, the Blue Hill Peninsula, and Deer Isle–Stonington?

Our community calendar highlights what’s happening.​

Hosting an event? We list free, community events at no charge. If you’d like extra visibility we also offer a wide selection of advertising options starting at $25/week.

view all events
submit an event

PLAY

This week’s FREE crossword puzzle

Think you know the area? This week’s crossword is filled with local clues!

And yeah, it’s totally free to play on your mobile or computer, and you can even print it out. Have fun!

Start crossword