Around Deer Isle - Stonington
Apr 28, 2011 Deer Isle, Downeast Maine, Stonington
We had a long winter, but the flowers are blossoming and the sun will soon be shining! Summertime is right around the corner! Summer on the island is filled with things to do.
The Class of 2011 will graduate on Sunday June 5th at 1 PM at Deer Isle Stonington High school. Friday June 3rd will be class night, where the class signs the rock, as a school tradition.
The Bud Carter Music Scholarships are now advaliable for students grades 5-12. The Bud Carter Scholarship is offered to students grades 5-12, who have a love for music. Students are aloud to apply for this scholarship three times from grades 5-12. The concert where all the applicants will perform is going to be held at the Opera House at 7PM on Saturday, June 18th, as part of the Lupine Festival.
On July Fourth, we will be having our annual parade in Deer Isle starting at 10 AM. There will be vendors on the Stonington Pier that night who will be selling food. The Fireworks will begin at 9 PM. If it rains, they will be held July 5th. The island boat races will be held Sunday July 10th. Island Fishermans Day will be held Sunday July 17th.
The Opera House will be having movies throughout the summer as always. On Monday June 27 from 7-9 PM there will be Shakespeare readings at the Chase Emerson Memorial Library in Deer Isle. There will be another Shakespeare reading on Tuesday June 28 from 4-6 PM at the Stonington Library. Starting Thursday June 30, OHA will be having Much Ado About Nothing, from 7-9 PM. It will last until July 3 and it will be at the same time; 7-9 PM.
The Island Arts Camp will be held at The Reach Performing Arts Center starting July 11 to the 15. The Island Arts Camp is for students grades 2-8, where students will be focusing on multidisciplinary art. Starting Friday August 5 at OHA, they will be having the Deer Isle Jazz Festival all weekend, at 7 PM each night, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Every Wednesday start July 13, the OHA will be offering their “Live! For $5,” where you can go and spend $5 to see hour shows by live people.
There is plenty to do this summer on this beautiful island.
We hope you will visit the island and enjoy the summer festivities with us!
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Happy New Year!
Jan 3, 2011 Deer Isle, Downeast Maine, Stonington
Welcome to 2011 everyone! We hope 2010 was good for everyone and are hoping that 2011 is an even greater year! To start off the new year, John Cariani, who is a play writer from Maine, is coming to the Opera House to do a play writing workshop with members of the community. He is here from January 6th to January 10th. For more information regarding this event, visit the website of the Stonington Opera House.
For all the local sports fans, our Mariners are at it again this year! The Lady Mariners are 4-1 so far this season and they hose Bangor Christian on Friday, January 7th, at 5:30. The Mariner boys are 1-3 so far this season and they host GSA on Wednesday, January 5th; JV plays at 5:30 and Varsity at 7:00. The Varsity boys will then host Bangor Christian on Friday, January 7th, at 7:00. Come out and show your Mariner pride!
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Deer Isle and Stonington Maine’s Waterfront Escape
Aug 6, 2008 Deer Isle, Downeast Maine, Stonington, Uncategorized
Located mid-way up the Maine Coast, Deer Isle and Stonington attracts many visitors throughout the summer and fall seasons. Whether you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the peace and tranquility of life by the sea or pack your days full of exploration and adventures, Deer Isle Stonington is your vacation destination.
There are so many things for you to fit into your vacation. Below are some of our recommendations.
Take an afternoon to explore the historical Stonington Village and witness for yourself the working waterfront. Walk through the village and enjoy the shops, art galleries and restaurants. When you are done, be sure to treat yourself to the best lobster you’ve ever tasted at one of the local harborside restaurants such as the famous Fisherman’s Friend www.fishermansfriendrestaurant.com
Take a tour of the Deer Isle Village and visit the galleries, gift shops, coffee shop and photo gallery www.thelestergalleryllc.com . When you’re done, be sure to stop by the famous Harbor Ice Cream Shop and try a flavor of “Maine” ice cream that you’ve never tasted before, such as “Moose Tracks”, “Deer Tracks” or “Maine Black Bear.”
Be sure to take a drive out to Sunshine and visit the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts - a world class workshop for artists. Check the community calender for Haystack Mountain School of Crafts community events throughout the summer.
Take a scenic cruise and learn about Maine’s lobster fishery as the crew members haul strings of lobster traps and narrate their strategies for catching Maine’s favorite food. www.isleauhaut.com
Be sure to check out Old Quarry Ocean Adventures for kayaking, charter boat rides, ferry service, sailing and island camping www.oldquarry.com
Last but not least, make sure you take the time to relax at one of our public beaches, sit by the ocean and let the waves crash over your feet, and just kick back and enjoy nature and life at its best.
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