Castine News

I will admit that it has been so many years since the twig of Magnolia 'Butterflies' was planted in the yard that I can't recall exactly how long ago it was.

Since the Maine Department of Health and Human Services filed a court motion April 6 to close Penobscot Nursing Home and sell its bed rights to First Atlantic Corporation , dozens of legal briefs have been filed from entities on all sides of the issue.

At their meeting Monday, May 21, selectmen decided to postpone action on a request to place propane tanks on town property.

Explorer, scientist and global expert of climate research Paul Mayewski, of Castine, opened the Rachel Carson ocean environment lecture series at Mayewski, director of the Climate Change Institute at the University of Maine, told the audience of around 50 people that he was originally trained as a glaciologist.

Brooksville resident Elizabeth Clifford invites the public to "have fun while helping others" by participating in the fifth annual Walk for Tots on Cape Rosier Sunday, May 27, starting at 10 a.m. Money raised through the event is given to Children's Miracle Network, which provides services for children who need to be hospitalized.

Simple, perfect, and private waterfront house on Maple Juice Cove. Designed for views and ocean breezes with large windows and open plan.

Citizens vote against an amendment adding $15,000 to the school French program. The amendment passed 75-39. More photos to come in slideshow.

CONTACT: Samantha DePoy-Warren, Maine DEP Director of Communications & Education, at 287-5842 or Ginger McMullin, Maine DEP Response Planning Coordinator, at 446-7032 -The boom deployment exercise on the Damariscotta River will test the feasibility of potential strategies for effectively responding in the event of a large marine spill- DAMARISCOTTA ... (more)

In its main item of business, Chairman Kathy MacArthur and member Joe Spinazola approved staff contracts for 2012-13. Secretary Elaine Bertrand, ed.

Beautifully designed and built 2009 in-town house on a hillside street between Bayview and Chestnut.

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Students wave from the Maine Maritime Academy training ship the State of Maine as it was leaving the dock in Castine Tuesday morning.

Maine Maritime Academy's training ship is casting off for its annual two-month training voyage that is taking students to U.S. ports, the Caribbean and Bermuda.

Horton Emerson Waterside Park, a short walk down Water St. from Main St., with views of Blue Hill Harbor.

Waterfront shingle-style house, distinctive architectural features, bold frontage and crashing waves on Penobscot Bay, open lawn and unobstructed views, wrap-around porch, great-room with fireplace, master suite with balcony, three-car garage.

The Union 93 board unanimously approves the appointment of a new special services director at its April 30 meeting at Penobscot Community School.

Noting the contributions of long standing volunteers of Bagaduce Area Health Resources, the Castine Grange recognized them in a ceremony held April 29.

More than 200 students are expected to receive degrees from Maine Maritime Academy during a commencement ceremony in Castine this Saturday.

A wave of fresh books is hitting bookstores this spring. But before you start shopping the shelves for a stack of summer reads, consider trying out a few books with a local connection.