Island Ad-Vantages - October 10, 2024

In this issue

That big trash fire in Orrington is finally out, but local officials are still worried about what it means for garbage disposal. Donors step forward to restore the school snack program for Island students. Stonington looks toward "big time donors" to create a locally run $1 million climate resiliency fund. And, with only a few weeks to the election, we talk with the Secretary of State about how Maine ensures that votes are safe, secure and counted.

Island Ad-Vantages Newspaper Description:

Island Ad-Vantages, based in Stonington, Maine traces its history through weekly papers published on Deer Isle from 1882. Serving the island towns of Deer Isle, Isle au Haut and Stonington, the Island Ad-Vantages provides a comprehensive offering of the news and events of the area, while paying special attention to the people, institutions and the natural beauty that make the community the place it is. From lobster fishing and the impact a $46 million a year that industry has on the community to annual events such as graduations, local sports coverage and a vibrant creative economy, the Ad-Vantages combines words and images to deliver a picture of an area that is as much about its beauty as it is about its ethic of hard work, determination and dedication.