Opera house going strong for over a century July 12, 2018 by Jessica Piper on Entertainment, Lifestyle STONINGTON — Over a century ago, the words “Opera House” stood out in giant capital letters on the side of a large green building on Main Street. In the days before a bridge connected Deer Isle to the mainland, the billboard of sorts served to lure passenger vessels venturing from the south to the port …
Ellsworth teen finalist in Blue Man contest July 2, 2018 by Jessica Piper on Entertainment, Lifestyle ELLSWORTH — At age 6, Cameron Petros could be found hitting pots and pans. Now 19, the Ellsworth teen is one of five finalists in the Blue Man Group Boston Drum-Off, a competition designed to showcase the best drumming talent in New England. The finals will take place at Boston’s Lawn on D outdoor venue …
Former auto showroom becomes antiques mall June 26, 2018 by Jessica Piper on Business, News ELLSWORTH — For the first time in six months, Shelly Bradsell took a day off from work. She and her husband, Tom, have spent the last half-year renovating a Route 1A building that now houses antiques ranging from a church stained glass window to heirloom fishing lures. Now open, 1A Relics also is home to …
Investing in inmates helps communities, state prison warden says June 22, 2018 by Jessica Piper on News BUCKSPORT — It costs $42,000 to house an inmate in the Maine State Prison for a year. But if that money is well-spent, with a focus on rehabilitation, communities can begin to break the cycle of crime and incarceration, state prison warden Randall Liberty said in a talk at the Alamo Theatre in Bucksport on …
Couple serve up Michoacán-style fare at Downeast Mexican Takeout June 18, 2018 by Jessica Piper on Food, Lifestyle GOULDSBORO — This town is nearly 3,000 miles from Michoacán, the state in western Mexico where Peter Valencia and Teresa Jungo grew up. These days, the couple make their home in Maine and are giving folks a taste of authentic Michoacán food at Downeast Mexican Takeout. Located off Route 1, to the right and in …
Adult ed grads move on to new challenges June 12, 2018 by Jessica Piper on Education, News SULLIVAN — When Michele Springer received her high school diploma last week, the 47-year-old’s parents and her children were there to applaud her efforts, which culminated in a Wednesday evening ceremony at Sumner Memorial High School. Through RSU 24 Adult Education, the Sullivan resident was among nine white-gown-clad high school graduates. More than three dozen …
Nourishing young bodies and minds June 5, 2018 by Jessica Piper on Food, Lifestyle BAR HARBOR — She’s taught at the circus and led a theater camp, started a successful water bottle company and lived in Shanghai. These days, Jordan Mercer can be found cooking something healthy in the Bar Harbor village of Town Hill. Her aim is to nourish children through nutritious lunches that she prepares. Gather, located …
