Chelsea Riedel shares that P.I.K. (People Interested in Kids) is sponsoring the Easter Bunny: “The Easter Bunny will be hopping his way to Swan’s Island to deliver Easter goodies to Island children on Saturday, April 11. Easter Bunny will only deliver to front porches/doors and we ask that families stay inside during the basket deliveries for …
The Swan’s Island column this week contains information from our selectmen and others concerning new requests and procedures about travelling to our beautiful island.With events so restricted at this time, I will focus on highlighting members of our community in upcoming weeks, emphasizing the unity between year–round and seasonal residents. We thank State Representative Genevieve …
Swan’s Island As we proceed through this challenging time of coronavirus, social distancing and intense care for ourselves and those around us, I encourage us to exercise kindness and compassion with each decision made. I will keep you updated on closures as well as those who continue services and programs. Please continue to communicate with me via …
Katelynn LeMoine reminds us that the Vet Clinic has been changed to Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rick’s House: “Normally, the clinic would have been in April, but with Dr. DuBois furthering his education in herbal medication to help our animals out, he couldn’t attend the normal clinic day; consequently, …
Jennifer Sytsma encourages us to support a very special raffle: “This raffle is to benefit Christie Staples Kennedy and her family. Less than two years ago, Christie was diagnosed with a very aggressive cancer that is no longer responding to treatment. We hope to help ease the burden of medical bills and expenses her family …
The Annual Town Meeting is Monday, March 2, in the school gymnasium. Coffee and light refreshments will be served starting at 8:30 a.m. and the meeting begins at 9 a.m. Gwen May told me that the town reports are in and can be picked up at the town office/post office. Thanks to Brian Krafjack for …
Save the date of Thursday, May 7, for a road trip to Portland to hear an “all-star” line-up of poets, including our own Gary Rainford. Hosted by Neil Silberblatt and Cynthia Brackett-Vincent, “Voices of Poetry — Up in Maine” is an evening of exceptional poetry at a great indie bookstore, Longfellow Books, located at 1 Monument …
Tammy Tripler alerts us to changes with Story Time and the Kid’s Program: “Don’t forget! Story Time has moved to 1:30-2 p.m. on Saturdays in the Swan’s Island Library; similarly, the Kid’s program (Grades 5-8) has changed to 2-3 p.m. on Saturdays. These fun programs next meet on Feb. 15.” Serena Walker requests meals: “We …
Proud aunt Emmie Sawyer reports that her nephew Spencer scored 26 points for his team, the Mount Desert Island High School unified basketball team. The MDI and Orono unified basketball teams played in Orono this past Thursday, with both teams combining for almost 200 points. Great playing, Spencer! Katelynn LeMoine informs us: “The Vet Clinic …
Karen Preston Griffin announces a Town of Swan’s Island Public Meeting: “This serves as a notice for a Public Informational Meeting requested by the Municipal Advisory Committee (MAC) about consideration of a change in municipal government from a three to a five-member Board of Selectmen. This informational meeting will be held on Monday, Feb. 3, …
