Sinks, boats and dogsleds

At a sharp curve on the way to Schoodic Point, if you’re not careful, you’ll drive right into a long, nondescript building set almost on Route 186 called Maine Kiln Works and Water Stone Sink. But inside that building, if you don’t get lost going from room to room and from floor to floor, you’ll

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Raye introduces Boat School funding bill

As part of the ongoing effort to keep the Eastport Boat School alive and in Eastport, state Sen. Kevin Raye (R-Perry) has introduced Legislative Document 1948, “An Act to Save the Marine Trade Center [MTC] and Strengthen Maine’s Boatbuilding Workforce.” The bill would make available $433,877 in annual appropriations in fiscal 2007 to fund the

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Reverse Sheer

From his home at the head of Somes Sound, E. Farnham Butler can see his life’s work, the Mount Desert Yacht Yard, and out to the sea that still calls to him.   At 96, he is still sharp and willing to discuss the boatbuilding that sustained him for a lifetime. From his living room he

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Vinalhaven women line up to be “losers”

The reality television explosion in recent years affords people in all walks of life new and exciting opportunities. Trips to exotic locales promise adventure and/or romance, months long job interviews assure candidates power and prestige as the protégé of a famous businessperson, other competitions promise fame and fortune in the music and fashion industries. In

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North Haven graduates hold forum

North Haven Arts and Enrichment hosted the 7th annual graduate forum this year on Jan. 4 at Waterman’s Community Center.  High school students and teachers attended the hour and a half long meeting run by recent graduates of North Haven Community School (NHCS). Jacqueline Curtis (`03) and Mina Bartovics (`03).  Laura Barrett(`04), Jamie Lane (`05),

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