Barring more wrinkles, Fudge land deal to close soon

Another glitch postponed the impending closing of Tremont’s purchase of the Fudge property, but it is expected to be minor and soon to be cleared up, Town Manager Millard Billings told the Board of Selectmen at its recent meeting. Last April, the town agreed to...

Trojan girls first, boys second in opening relays

With the Mount Desert Island girls swim team earning the state Class B crown last season and the Trojan boys finishing third in the state in 2010-11, few were surprised Dec. 9 at the Stanley M. Wallace pool at the University of Maine when the Trojans enjoyed success...

Mount Desert building permits

The following building and code enforcement permits were issued in Mount Desert from Dec. 5 to Dec. 9. Dec. 5 Stuart and Mary Davidson, 21 Little Echo Lane, Mount Desert; to renovate second-floor of existing garage into a guest house. Construct new open frame decks,...

Fire destroys Swans Island home

Three fire departments responded Dec. 12 to a morning fire that destroyed a year-round, residential home on Swans Island. According to Swans Island Fire Chief Robert Gardner, the fire at the Stanley Point Road residence was reported at approximately 8 a.m. on Monday....

Wendell Gilley hosts annual holiday open house

Get “ruddy” for the holiday open house at the Wendell Gilley Museum on Sunday, Dec. 18. Members and friends of the museum in Southwest Harbor are invited to come to see the fresh flock of ruddy turnstones and more at the annual holiday open house and carving show from...
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