Congratulations to Donald Carlson on a well-deserved retirement. Not too long ago, Donnie was saying, “I’m not ready to talk retirement yet,” but Swan’s Island’s premier trap builder is now ready for a life of leisure. Enjoy your ever-expanding honey-do list! The Island Market and Supply is now open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with senior citizen hour from 9-10 a.m. In-store limit is five customers at …
Congratulations to Keyona, Brian and big brother Leo Bridenstine upon the birth of Owen Kade Bridenstine, born Friday, June 19, at 6:53 a.m. Owen measured 19 inches and weighed in at 6 lbs.9 oz. and is the newest grandchild of visiting Nana Kim Colbeth. We are looking forward to many adorable pictures. Jessica Bailey Harrington announces: “The Lobster & Marine Museum is opening for the …
We extend our deepest condolences to Allen and Jess Harrington and the many family and friends of Irene G. Harrington who passed away on Saturday, June 14, on Swan’s Island. Taking care of his mother for many years, both Allen and Jess were truly a blessing to her, and this was witnessed by the entire island. May they be blessed with peace. Leah Ranquist has an …
Congratulations to parents Katelynn and James LeMoine upon the arrival of their bundle of joy. Weighing 5 pounds, 7.5 ounces and measuring 19 inches, Bresdin Richard LeMoine was born on Sunday, June 7. Katelynn said, “Our little peanut has already stolen our hearts” and I’m certain that other family members feel the same way. Douglas Cornman invites Maine island writers and artists of all ages and kinds to contribute your work …
The school bus was in the lead, followed by firetrucks blaring, several festively decorated vehicles, and the blazing lights of the sheriff’s patrol car. People were shouting and honking horns all around the island and the air vibrated with excitement. We congratulate and are very proud of our eighth graders, all four of them! What a fun way to celebrate their accomplishments …
Gwen Jane May extends her “congratulations to all you graduates from Swan’s Island, be it pre-school, eighth grade, high school or college. This year, you have made a huge step into a new phase of your life without fanfare and I’d like to acknowledge you all in some small way. This may not be the dream you had when you …
Having just celebrated National EMS Week, we wish to thank our EMS volunteers as well as our volunteer firefighters. The work they perform is more critical now than ever before. We acknowledge and greatly appreciate the many hours of training to maintain certifications combined with numerous callouts. Our EMS volunteers are Debbie Staples, Sonya Philbrook, Jil Lewis, Charlie Wiegle, Tammy …
Cathy DeMartin Harriton requests our assistance for the Broadband Committee: “The Swan’s Island Broadband Committee is in the next phase of our reliable, affordable high-speed fiber to the home plan for the people of Swan’s Island. A number of grants are in the process of being submitted to help with the costs and now is the time to …
Jackson Laws announces his availability for summer lawn work: “Hey everyone! With summer coming up and with free time on my hands, I’m looking for potential yard work and lawn mowing jobs. I’m up to doing pretty much anything. You can call or text me at (207) 479-5935, or private message me on Facebook.” Jackson has recently impressed many …
Dexter Lee informs us that the Grand Lodge of Maine Odd Fellows is offering scholarships for students attending vocational/technical schools in Maine. If interested, you may contact him for application forms. Our first “Getting to Know Your Neighbor” e-interview is with Gwen May, known to all Islanders as our town clerk, tax collector and registrar of voters. There’s a lot …
