Rockland Harbor froze all the way out to the breakwater at Jameson Point during February’s frigid weather, and lobstermen could walk to their boats. Most boats stayed on their moorings, but the island ferries plowed through the ice-bound harbor, and a Coast Guard icebreaker also cleared channels. Local historian Bert Snow, who comes from a
Swan’s Island voters help fund their music teacher
A cold and very windy March day did not deter a crowd from assembling for Swan’s Island’s Annual Town Meeting, held at the Swan’s Island School on Monday, March 3. Along with the voting residents and a few off-island guests, the eighth grade was in attendance, taking notes of the proceedings on their laptop computers
Cranberry Isles: standing room only
Cranberry Isles held its town meeting on Great Cranberry March 10 in the newly renovated Fire House. Not unexpectedly, Hugh Dwelley was elected moderator and sworn in before a standing-room-only crowd that included Islesford students observing the process for a lesson in civics. Frances Bartlett was sworn in as Town Clerk, Treasurer, Collector of Taxes
North Haven hires full-time doctor
North Haven came together on March 8 for a rich discussion that covered 92 articles in five hours. Tom Marx, the school superintendent, led the town through a process that resulted in a majority of articles passing. Highlights were discussions of education, recreation, the library and most important, the hiring of an island doctor. After
Vinalhaven oarspeople participate in Snow Row
By this time of the year, most islanders look forward to spending their weekends curled up under a blanket with a hot drink. But a group of Vinalhaven rowers threw aside the afghans for oars in preparation for the Snow Row, an annual race held in Hull, Mass., by the Hull Lifesaving Museum. In what
Tenth year of Islesboro Central School’s Creative Writing Contest
Islesboro Central School held an assembly on March 6 to honor winners of its tenth annual Creative Writing Contest. The contest’s goal has been to encourage students to value the art of writing through positive feedback and recognition from their teachers, peers and community members for excellence in writing. The contest gives the school, as
Island classrooms offer the small-school advantage
Debates over education are often politically charged, with many more slogans than solutions. “Assessment,” “standards” and “consolidation” are battle cries, and budget shortfalls only make the arguments more intense. The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and the Maine Learning Results exemplify increased intervention in local school decision-making. Maine’s small, rural schools – including
LURC allows island dredging
The Land Use Regulation Commission (LURC) has approved a plan to dredge a portion of the small harbor at privately owned Lassell Island in Penobscot Bay off Camden. The project is designed to improve access to the island. Working with a consultant, the island’s owner offered to remove and re-plant eelgrass in the vicinity of
Fiddler on the Roof brings out latent Deer Isle whiskers
Most Deer Isle men seem to be sporting beards these days This winter, Deer Isle residents were startled at the number of formerly clean-shaven islanders growing whiskers until they realized their fellow citizens were becoming bristly for a purpose. The men were turning themselves into turn-of-the-century Russian Jewish peasants at the eve of the Russian
Foundation lists scholarships for Knox County students
The Maine Community Foundation has announced six scholarships available for Knox County Students. Below is a list of the scholarships, as well as eligibility requirements and contact information. The Edward L. Baxter Scholarship Fund is an award that provides financial assistance to graduating Seniors of Rockland District High School who are planning to attend a