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2022

Missing veteran from Robbinston comes home

The hands on a clock may stop, but time continues forward, especially when it involves a loved one who has gone missing. The minutes, days and years accumulate, bringing with them only memories. For the family of World War II veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor John A.

2022

Islanders protest closure of only bank

Grand Mananers rallied on May 19 and 20 in an ongoing effort to save banking services on the island, holding a public meeting and a protest at the bank. Scotiabank announced in January that its island branch would close on August 24. No specific reasons have been provided...

2022

Arizona Trail hike proves transformative

On Monday, April 27, Washington County resident Regina Grabrovac finished her 650 mile, seven-week hike of the 800 mile Arizona National Scenic Trail. The experience was transformative.

2022

STANDING AT SPLIT ROCK, SIPAYIK, at the start of the 80-mile Alewife Relay Run on May 21 are some of the runners and road crew. In back are (left to right) Janet Hough, Ralph Dana, Jonathan

STANDING AT SPLIT ROCK, SIPAYIK,

STANDING AT SPLIT ROCK, SIPAYIK, at the start of the 80-mile Alewife Relay Run on May 21 are some of the runners and road crew. In back are (left to right) Janet Hough, Ralph Dana, Jonathan Aretakis and Ed Bassett. In front are Philip Krajewski, Ellen Krajewski, Brian Altvater, Matthew

2022

SEEDING JUVENILE CLAMS

SEEDING JUVENILE CLAMS

SEEDING JUVENILE CLAMS under protective netting at Half Moon Cove on May 18 are volunteers with a number of different organizations aiming to create a clam garden at Sipayik. See this issue for an article about the project. (Edward French photo)

2022

Pembroke voters approve ordinance to ban mining

By nearly a 3-1 margin, Pembroke residents, during a special town meeting the evening of May 4, passed a local ordinance to prohibit metallic mining in the town.

2022

Neighbor helping neighbor is focus of hospice

“My hospice friends gave me a gift. They let me into their lives, their homes and most of all into their hearts,” says Kathleen Stanwood. “Hospice volunteering is an incredible personal experience.