Rodman Philbrick’s “The Young Man and the Sea” chosen as book club read SOUTHWEST HARBOR — “The Young Man and the Sea,” award-winning Kittery author Rodman Philbrick’s latest book for ages 9 and up, is Island Readers & Writers’ choice for its Community Book Club’s summer read for people of all ages living and visiting …
“This will be a gradual reopening,” said Executive Director Jo Cooper, pointing to many older people’s caution since COVID-19. “Programs will depend on how comfortable people feel and what they are looking for.”
BAR HARBOR — MDI Racial Equity Working Group and Healthy Acadia hosted an inspirational Juneteenth Celebration Performance on Saturday, June 19. A full recording is available for viewing at https://www.healthyacadia.org/ce-juneteenth. The recording will be available through July 4. Juneteenth, now a federal holiday, commemorates the end of slavery. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers announced …
“They will be operating eight round trips per day to Boston,” said Muise. Ticket sales are doing well but there are seats available.
More than a few first-time visitors to Bar Harbor have nearly swerved off the road after glimpsing Frenchman Bay out the driver’s side window. A vast expanse of silver blue sea interrupted by the emerald-green mounds of the Porcupine Islands, it is a postcard come to life. Add a tall-masted schooner to the scene, and …
A critical component of the work is to understand what trees Ellsworth currently has along its streets and in public places and what condition they are in.
BLUE HILL — In his lifetime (1906-2000), Blue Hill artisan Eliot Sweet’s hands were seldom idle. The late artist/craftsman’s many creations — ranging widely from violins to watercolor paintings — are on view through June in the Blue Hill Public Library’s Britton Gallery as well as the Howard Room glass cases. The latter works will …
In downtown Winter Harbor, at the corner of Route 186 and Newman Street, incoming motorists were being advised to turn around.
Farm President Evan Young plans to grow oysters on the sea bottom on parcels south and southeast of the island, leaving a navigational channel in the deeper water. Because Tightrope will be growing these oysters directly on the bottom, there would be no gear involved beside marker buoys.
ELLSWORTH — Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital seeks support to strengthen the health-care team of tomorrow with the launch of its Spring Community Appeal. With a focus on workforce development to ensure quality care for area residents well into the future, the community is invited to help invest in the effort. “Maine Coast Hospital has …
ELLSWORTH — Healthy Acadia is hosting an online “Healthy Food for All” silent auction throughout the month of June to raise funds to support the Downeast Gleaning Initiative. Up for bid are an array of local experiences, including a private, four-course dinner for eight people prepared by Sassafrass Catering, an overnight stay in Lubec, fresh …
Most cats don’t dream about sailing around the world. Neither did Chowder. But in the 1990s, the feline somewhat reluctantly joined her caregivers, Captain Lee and mate Sheila, on a voyage lasting six years. Their journey covered over 45,000 miles, including foreign lands and remote tropical islands.
