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Islesboro remembers 1992 “Century of Fashions” show
On Aug. 30, the Islesboro Historical Society hosted “The Way We Were,” a DVD showing and reunion party for island participants and guests who were involved in the community’s “Century of Fashions” show 15 years ago. The reunion was put together by the original 1992 organizers, Pat Hopkins and Ginny Hall. Jim Lester, who played
“Big Claws” raises money for Islesboro Preschool
On July 30 the Islesboro Preschool hosted a very successful lobster dinner and claw auction. The two-foot-long fiberglass lobster claws, decorated by local artists, were on display throughout town during the month of July. There were one hundred tickets sold for the dinner, which included mussels, corn-on-the-cob and the featured crustacean donated by fisherman JT
The lettuce is up!
Islesboro Central School horticulture students, under the direction of teacher John Pincince, built raised bed garden boxes for Islesboro’s Boardman Cottage, a residential eldercare facility. Students drew up the plans for the wooden structures, built them, and then set them up for the residents. Other community members joined in the development of the boxes, including
Islesboro show to open July 7
The Islesboro Historical Society is hosting “A Mélange of Arts” art show, July 7 through July 12. An opening reception, to which the public is invited, will be held at the Historical Society’s building on July 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. On exhibit will be work by Frederic Kellogg of Thomaston, Jamie Macmillan of
Heather Pendleton Corson graduates
Heather L. Pendleton Corson obtained a degree in Dental Hygiene from the University College of Bangor on May 13. Corson, along with her sister Carrie, a recent graduate from the Down East School of Massage, are the first members of their family, on their island maternal side, to pursue and complete their higher education goals.
May Day Celebration at Islesboro Central School
Islesboro Central School held its annual May Day celebration May 6 on the school grounds. The weather cooperated and the day was sunny and warm, perfect for exploring and celebrating the outdoors. Horticulture teacher John Pincince and his students organized the day, which included many exhibits, tours of wooded trails, an exploration of the expanding
Katrina donations help a program closer to home
In the wake of hurricane Katrina, Islesboro students in Pat Crawford’s Kindergarten and first grade class, aided by school board member Julie Reidy, started a campaign to collect donations for the victims. Over several months Islesboro residents contributed a wide variety of items — everything from clothes and food to books and games — to
Islesboro resident is Maine’s Volunteer of the Year
Islesboro resident Ed Girvin has been chosen as Maine’s Volunteer of the Year. This award came as no surprise to the island community, which is very familiar with Ed Girvin’s willingness to lend a helping hand. He has gained great respect and admiration in the island community he and his wife, Alice, have called home
Islesboro Central School honors its student writers
Islesboro Central School held an assembly on March 17 to recognize and honor winners of its annual Creative Writing Contest. The contest’s goal has been to encourage students to value the art of writing through positive feedback and recognition from their teachers, peers and community members for excellence in writing. This year’s theme, for students
South Africa, Seen Through the Eyes of Youth
Jesse Tutor, an Islesboro Central School sixth grade student, recently returned to his island home after spending a year of adventure and learning in South Africa. Jesse’s dad, Tom Tutor, was part of the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program that sent him to teach math in the remote village of Herschel, a town at the end