Fran Chetwynd excites us with the prospect of holding history in our hands: “To celebrate 150 years of the Burnt Coat Light, you can have a piece of lighthouse history! Ten glass blocks that were formerly part of a window in the Burnt Coat Harbor Light Tower have been transformed into lights and will be …
To accommodate passengers going to the Frenchboro Lobster festival on Saturday, Aug. 6, the ferry schedule has changed for that day, leaving Swan’s Island for Bass Harbor at 6:45 a.m., 8:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 4:45 p.m.; leaving Bass Harbor for Swan’s Island 7:30a.m., 11 a.m., 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m.; leaving Bass Harbor for Frenchboro 9 …
Donna Wiegle updates us on the island COVID-19 situation: “We are currently experiencing the largest outbreak of COVID-19 on the island since the start of the pandemic. Thanks again to Becky Stratton and her husband Larry for the 50 single-use COVID tests I have dropped off at TIMS, the island store. Please only ask for …
Jessica Bailey Harrington informs us that the Swan’s Island Lobster & Marine Museum’s Open House/Cookout/Craft Fair/Yard Sale will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a fundraiser to help with the costs of the museum’s new addition. Island crafters and yard sales are welcome to join us; the …
Iver Lofving needs mermaids, fisherman’s wives, drowned drunks and Neptune … for the upcoming production of the Hockamock Players. “The Hockamock Players are back and we’re going to meet every Tuesday from 7-8 p.m. at the Odd Fellow’s Hall until our performance on Saturday, July 30. Please join us. We’re reading from Ruth Moore‘s ballads. …
Mark your calendars for another IOOF Breakfast on Sunday, July 10, at 7 a.m. Also, there is an organizational meeting for the Hockamock Players on Thursday, July 7, at 7 p.m. in the Hall. It looks like we’re in for a treat on Saturday, July 30, when the players perform Ruth Moore’s ballads! Jeanne Hoyle …
All are invited to Trafton’s Wharf Fourth of July Pig Roast and Fireworks celebration at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Although donations are not necessary, they are greatly appreciated. Barbara Manz Howland reminds us that this is a potluck and folks are asked to bring a side to share. Emmie Sawyer tells us that some folks …
Jeanne Hoyle asks us to consider volunteerism: “Would you like to volunteer at the library this summer? If being behind the circulation desk isn’t your thing, there are other ways to volunteer. Contact me at the library or call me at home for more information.” Gwen May informs us of the results of our votes …
Kim Colbeth illuminates us with lighthouse news: “The Keeper’s House and tower at Burnt Coat Harbor Light will open for the summer on June 21, Tuesday through Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., closing on Sunday and Monday. Come visit and see the new Historical Society exhibit, more art and new fun stuff in …
Gwen May reminds us that the primary/special District 7 election is coming up on Tuesday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. She explains, “One does not have to be registered in either party to vote in the special election, which is to elect a replacement for state senator, but only Republicans and Democrats …
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