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LOCAL NEWS

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New annual sticker for Bucksport transfer station
New annual sticker for Bucksport transfer station
Friends of Fort Knox prepares for 34th season
Friends of Fort Knox prepares for 34th season
UPDATE: Project to replace culvert at Mill Creek on track
UPDATE: Project to replace culvert at Mill Creek on track
New high school cell phone ban sparks praise, anxiety
New high school cell phone ban sparks praise, anxiety
Down East Family YMCA Announces 2025 Award Winners
Down East Family YMCA Announces 2025 Award Winners
Stonington to host ‘Jane’s Walk’ on May 2
Stonington to host ‘Jane’s Walk’ on May 2
GSA hires two new faculty members for 2026–27 school year
GSA hires two new faculty members for 2026–27 school year
Stonington to host public input sessions for comp plan update
Stonington to host public input sessions for comp plan update
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LIFESTYLE

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BACKSPACE: Beloved 1930s ice cream parlor
BACKSPACE: Beloved 1930s ice cream parlor
Bucksport skate park opens for the season
Bucksport skate park opens for the season
Kids visit Deer Isle-Stonington High School
Kids visit Deer Isle-Stonington High School
WHEEL WATCH: More memories of trucks, cars, and lobster traps
WHEEL WATCH: More memories of trucks, cars, and lobster traps
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CREATE

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POEM: Reflections on the bittersweet nature change
POEM: Reflections on the bittersweet nature change
Blue Hill Library features work by photojournalist Robin Bowman
Blue Hill Library features work by photojournalist Robin Bowman
POEM: “Daffodils' blades pierce skyward”
POEM: “Daffodils' blades pierce skyward”
Bagaduce Music hosts vocalist and performer Mia Bertelli
Bagaduce Music hosts vocalist and performer Mia Bertelli
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COPS & COURTS

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Grazing goats cause complaint

Police log for April 14-25

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PUBLIC MEETINGS

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Deer Isle Select Board
Apr 30
Deer Isle Select Board

The public is cordially invited to participate in all meetings. Currently meetings are open to the public in the Deer Isle Town Office.

Sedgwick Select Board
Apr 30
Sedgwick Select Board

Meetings are held at the Sedgwick Town Office.

Brooksville Selectmen Meeting
Apr 30
Brooksville Selectmen Meeting
Blue Hill Select Board Meeting
May 4
Blue Hill Select Board Meeting

The Select Board generally meets every Monday evening at 5:30pm at Town Hall, and occasionally holds “working sessions” at other times. All of these meetings, to the extent practicable, are listed on the Town calendar.

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OPINIONS

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Town of Sedgwick – Public Hearing Notice
Town of Sedgwick – Public Hearing Notice
Town of Castine is accepting RFPs
Town of Castine is accepting RFPs