Affordable housing for year round residents has been a growing concern on Islesboro for decades. As property values have soared, it has become increasingly hard for the working class to buy or rent housing on the island.
The new Islesboro Health Center opened to much fanfare with a ribbon cutting and grand opening on June 19th.
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August 3rd-4th was Maine Wild Blueberry Weekend. As you may read these words at any time through the month of August, it is likely still Maine wild blueberry season. I feel inspired to write about those little treasures, but alas, I am easily distracted by the idiocy of my fellow human. Please accept the following rant in the spirit of fun; it’s a short season.
Two weeks behind. Droughty. Spotting hornworms. Handpicking pests. Irrigation. Can’t complain?
“Eventful” seems such an understatement for Summers on Islesboro, but it certainly has been an event-full Summer for IIT—and there’s still much to come!
Most of us have stopped answering phone calls from numbers that are unknown or do not display a local exchange…
A community compost program on Islesboro is poised to deliver environmental, economic, and social benefits: cutting down on waste, lowering disposal costs, and supporting local agriculture.
My Masters of Art degree (MA) thesis work examines Millay’s public and private personas as well as her relationship to homosexuality and heterosexuality, through the veil of her clothing.
Islesboro Islands Trust is excitedly planning our slate of activities for the season and there are so many ways you can connect with IIT this Summer!
A floating museum is in the works, due to an unprecedented collaboration between the Islesboro Historical Society, our three boat yards, local fishermen, and residents of Spruce Island.
Remember when the default location for saving a file was your desktop folder and not OneDrive? Keep reading for an explanation and solutions.
Island News
Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership is excited to share that Blynken, one of its real time oceanographic buoys, is now fully operational and collecting data at its Seal Harbor location off of the western side of Islesboro. On July 14, members of the Hurricane Island team will be providing updates about this buoy and the Pen Bay Marine Data Project at the Turtle Head Preserve as part of an event with Islesboro Island Trust.
Islesboro Affordable Properties (IAP) is constructing two new homes - the Schnur Cottages - each with three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
On March 30th The Islesboro Ambulance Service, Islesboro Ambulance Association and families gathered at the 2nd Baptist Church to celebrate the 17th Annual EMS awards presentation.
Last fall, Maine DOT issued a document regarding Strategic Planning in regard to the Maine State Ferry service. That document included a proposal that all the ferries overnighting on the serviced islands (with the exception of Vinalhaven which has two boats right now) would in the future overnight on shore.
Maintaining meaningful connections with friends, family, and community is not just a sentimental endeavor—it is a cornerstone of well-being.
The Sewing Circle Annual Fair is coming on August 5th and needs to be noted on your calendars now!
Community Calendar
Summer Star Party! - Wednesday, August 27, 8:30pm @ Blueberry Hill
Take in the night sky at IIT’s Blueberry Hill Preserve! Astronomer John Meader, of Northern Stars Planetarium, joins us during August’s New Moon on Wednesday, August 27, to point out the stars and constellations over eastern Penobscot Bay. Bring binoculars for better viewing and a blanket to sit on.
IIT programs are free and open to all. For further information, reach out to Chloe Joule at cjoule@islesboroislandstrust.org or (207) 734-6907.
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Daniel Hatch Tutor
Editor/Publisher Islesboro Island News