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Long Island is “too busy” to celebrate 15 years of independence
Fifteen years ago on the first of July, Long Island seceded from the city of Portland and became its own independent town. The fifth and tenth anniversaries of the Town’s incorporation saw huge celebrations. This year, however, no celebrations are planned. “Long Island is always up for a party, but people are stretched thin,” said
Long Island voters approve budget, take a firefighting break
One hundred and thirty-nine voters gathered at Long Island’s community center on May 10 to consider 66 warrant articles at the annual town meeting. It was the island’s 16th such meeting; 2008 marks the 15th year since the town’s incorporation in 1993. Bradley Brown was elected selectman, defeating two-term incumbent Ruth Peterson 76-56. Thomas Hohn
Long Island town meeting addresses housing, honors a volunteer
Long Island voters gathered at the island’s newly repainted community center on May 12 for their 15th annual town meeting. Sustained by coffee, donuts and hot dogs provided by the Recreation Department, voters decided 52 warrant articles, elected a new selectman and a school board member, and heard presentations from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s department,
Maritime artist to speak in Rockland May 25
At 5:30 on May 25, Archipelago Fine Arts at the Island Institute will host a talk by maritime artist Loretta Krupinski of South Thomaston. Krupinski’s work is part of a show titled “Reflecting the Past,” on view through June 23. She has recently embarked on a new series of paintings based on historical photographs of
Gymnastics proves popular on Long Island
Not even a freak April snowstorm could keep Long Island’s children from showing off their gymnastics skills. Islanders of all ages turned out on a stormy night to see an exhibition by the recreation department’s after-school gymnastics program. Culminating twelve weeks of practice, the event featured balance-beam performances, tumbling, somersaults, cartwheels and even flying leaps
Island firefighters attend conference, share challenges
Island firefighters and emergency personnel gathered in Rockland on March 16th for the fourth annual Island Firefighter’s Forum. Sponsored by the Island Institute, the event gave participants a chance to discuss common challenges, and featured presentations by Maine Fire Training and Education and the Maine Forest Service. Most firefighters said volunteer recruitment was the biggest
Boothbay Shipyard Now playing: Bounty
Workers at Boothbay Harbor Shipyard have caulking on their minds these days. Sitting on the ways is the tall ship BOUNTY, originally built in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, for the 1962 movie “Mutiny on the BOUNTY.” Her hull has over a mile of seams. “Our calculations told us we would need 5,280 feet of planking,” said