http://www.castinepatriot.com/ Local news and information from Castine and Penobscot, Maine. en-us Copyright 2010 Penobscot Bay Press Community Information Services Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:54:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/071510_stories/cp_penob_days_071510.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/071510_stories/cp_penob_days_071510.html The residents of Penobscot lined the candy-strewn road in their lawn chairs, cheering the procession of fire trucks, floats and antique cars making its way through the town on Saturday, July 10. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:54:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/071510_stories/cp_cast_appealsboard_071510.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/071510_stories/cp_cast_appealsboard_071510.html Castine's Board of Appeals, at its July 7 meeting, dealt another setback to the trustees of the Witherle Memorial Library in their quest to obtain a permit for an addition. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:54:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/071510_stories/cp_cast_cast_pb_071510.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/071510_stories/cp_cast_cast_pb_071510.html After an extended and sometimes heated discussion at its July 8 meeting, the Castine Planning Board tabled an application from Water Street LLC, represented by Scott Vogell, to construct a mixed residential/commercial building directly behind the Castine Realty building. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:54:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/070810_stories/cp_cast4th_070810.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/070810_stories/cp_cast4th_070810.html With temperatures hovering around 80 degrees even at 10 a.m., hundreds of people lined the Common to participate in the town's annual Independence Day celebration on July 4. Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:54:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/070810_stories/cp_penob_days_070810.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/070810_stories/cp_penob_days_070810.html On Saturday, July 10, and Sunday, July 11, Penobscot residents and visitors will celebrate the annual Penobscot Days. Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:54:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/070810_stories/cp_catholic_anniv_070810.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/070810_stories/cp_catholic_anniv_070810.html In 1611, the first time a Catholic Mass was said in Castine, William Shakespeare was alive. Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:54:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/070110_stories/cp_mma_ship_070110.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/070110_stories/cp_mma_ship_070110.html On Saturday, June 26, friends and family welcomed home Maine Maritime Academy's T.S. State of Maine and the 230 students and 55 crew members who made the trans-Atlantic trip a success. Fri, 01 Jul 2010 20:15:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/070110_stories/cp_bagaduce_amb_070110.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/070110_stories/cp_bagaduce_amb_070110.html Bagaduce Ambulance Corps is cutting its service from seven days a week to three or four in July, according to crew chief and board member Lisa Haugen. Fri, 01 Jul 2010 20:15:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/062410_stories/cp_changingguard_062410.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/062410_stories/cp_changingguard_062410.html Outgoing Adams School Principal Todd Nelson passes the realistic fire drill award to Katie Frothingham, Adams School's incoming principal. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:54:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/062410_stories/cp_cast_lib_062410.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/062410_stories/cp_cast_lib_062410.html The proposed expansion of Witherle Memorial Library will be considered by two town boards in early July. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:54:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/062410_stories/cp_cast_smen_062410.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/062410_stories/cp_cast_smen_062410.html At their meeting June 20, the Castine selectmen again postponed action on where to put a "Tree City USAÓ sign. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:54:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/062410_stories/cp_july4th_062410.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/062410_stories/cp_july4th_062410.html Celebrate Independence Day in Castine Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:54:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/061710_stories/cp_thomas_retires_061710.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/061710_stories/cp_thomas_retires_061710.html Capping her 30 years at Adams School, first as a teacher's aide and then as secretary, Barbara Thomas regaled a crowd of well-wishers gathered in Emerson Hall June 12 with stories from her time at the school. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:58:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/061710_stories/cp_cast_pb_061710.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/061710_stories/cp_cast_pb_061710.html The Castine Planning Board revisited three continuing issues at its June 10 meeting. The board granted a conditional time extension to a permit issued last year for a dock/pier in the harbor. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:58:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/061710_stories/cp_penob_sb_061710.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/061710_stories/cp_penob_sb_061710.html In a brief meeting on Monday, June 14, the Penobscot School Board hired a new guidance counselor, as well as a new education technician to work with a special education student next year. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 7:58:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/061010_movies/cp_cast_4th_061010.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/061010_movies/cp_cast_4th_061010.html A video of scenes from the 44th Memorial Day observation of Castine Fri, 12 Jun 2010 7:58:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/061010_stories/cp_adams_grad_061010.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/061010_stories/cp_adams_grad_061010.html In a send-up to the Belgian cartoon character Tin-Tin, this year's eighth grade class at Adams School was dubbed the "ten-ten." Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:35:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/061010_stories/cp_penob_grad_061010.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/061010_stories/cp_penob_grad_061010.html In a ceremony run by the graduates, five students received their diplomas from the Penobscot Community School on Tuesday, June 8. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:35:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/060310_stories/cp_cast_memorial_day_070310.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/060310_stories/cp_cast_memorial_day_070310.html Speaking before a crowd at the Castine Cemetery on Memorial Day, May 31, Jeff Taub, USN Ret., noted that the cost of independence remains high. Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:00:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/060310_stories/cp_barb_thomas_070310%20copy.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/060310_stories/cp_barb_thomas_070310%20copy.html For 30 years, Adams School students stuck at home with a sniffle would have to be called in sick to Barb Thomas in the main office. Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:00:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/051310_stories/cp_brennan_interview_051310.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/051310_stories/cp_brennan_interview_051310.html Unlike in the past, there was no formal ceremony when Dr. William Brennan became the 14th president of Maine Maritime Academy on May 1, 2010. In a recent interview, Brennan said he has been working a few days a week since the start of the new year, mostly working out the particulars of the institutional structure: who he will be working with, and who the school works for. Fri, 14 May 2010 16:00:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/051310_stories/cp_cemetary_work_051310.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/051310_stories/cp_cemetary_work_051310.html The roughest road in the town's historic cemetery has been rebuilt and other projects are underway according to Brad Tenney, president of the cemetery association. Fri, 14 May 2010 16:00:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/051310_stories/cp_mma_fac_prop_051310.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/051310_stories/cp_mma_fac_prop_051310.html "We're here to provide academic space for students, not parking spaces," said Maine Maritime Academy Trustee William Bullock at the board's building and facilities subcommittee meeting on Friday, April 30. Looking at drawings of how a proposed parking structure would fit in with the rest of the campus, Bullock added that he does not know of any other college campuses built around parking garages. Fri, 14 May 2010 16:00:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/051310_stories/cp_mma_finance_051310.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/051310_stories/cp_mma_finance_051310.html In a brief meeting on Friday, April 30, the finance subcommittee of the Maine Maritime Academy Board of Trustees heard from committee Chairman William Bullock that the school's decision to consolidate its endowment with the University of Maine system is paying off. Fri, 14 May 2010 16:00:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/050610_stories/mma_commencement_050610.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/050610_stories/mma_commencement_050610.html Representative Michael Michaud, Democrat, Maine, reminded Maine Maritime Academy's 67th graduating class at commencement exercises on Saturday, May 1, that despite challenging times in our country, their training and valuable experience at MMA will be sought after by employers in Maine, and around the world. Fri, 7 May 2010 15:00:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/050610_stories/trustees_050610.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/050610_stories/trustees_050610.html In a short meeting on Friday, April 30, the Maine Maritime Academy Trustees held their pre-graduation meeting, welcoming a new student representative to the board and getting an update on the capital campaign progress. Fri, 7 May 2010 15:00:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/050610_stories/castine_selectmen_050610.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/050610_stories/castine_selectmen_050610.html At town meeting in March, David Adams brought up concerns about the design of a proposed addition to Witherle Memorial Library. His lengthy explanation offered late in the day drew little response. Fri, 7 May 2010 15:00:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/050610_stories/abernethy_050610.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/050610_stories/abernethy_050610.html For the past few months, Finance Officer Karen Motycka has been part-time acting town manager while regular manager Dale Abernethy recovers from a health condition. Fri, 7 May 2010 15:00:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/050610_stories/bon_voyage_state_of_maine.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/050610_stories/bon_voyage_state_of_maine.html Maine Maritime Academy's training ship T/S State of Maine is seen departing Castine Harbor followed by the tug Fort Point, which together with MMA's tug Pentagoet, maneuvered the State of Maine away from the dock May 4. Fri, 7 May 2010 15:00:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/042910_stories/cp_tyler_reception_042910.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/042910_stories/cp_tyler_reception_042910.html In a room full of hundreds of friends and family members on Friday, April 23, outgoing Maine Maritime Academy President Len Tyler thanked everyone who helped make the successes of his tenure at MMA possible. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:00:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/042910_stories/cp_cast_town_gown_042910.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/042910_stories/cp_cast_town_gown_042910.html In a brief meeting on Wednesday, April 21, representatives from the town and Maine Maritime Academy discussed a number of topics, among them the potential for Castine to receive a grant for waterfront development and a short discussion about where to go next on the issue of affordable housing. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:00:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/042910_stories/cp_capt_wade_042910.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/042910_stories/cp_capt_wade_042910.html Captain Larry Wade is getting ready for his 19th Maine Maritime Academy training cruise. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:00:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/042210_stories/cp_studentart_042210.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/042210_stories/cp_studentart_042210.html Castine Woman's Club hosted the 2010 art contest for District 4 of the Maine Federation of Women's Clubs Saturday, April 17. . Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:53:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/042210_stories/cp_cast_smen_042210.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/042210_stories/cp_cast_smen_042210.html In addition to agenda items for the Board of Selectmen's meeting Tuesday, April 20, citizens stirred energetic discussion on sidewalks, crows in the garbage, and hidden street signs. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:53:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/042210_stories/cp_curtis_brown_042210.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/042210_stories/cp_curtis_brown_042210.html After Curtis Brown graduates from Maine Maritime Academy on May 1, he plans to throw a party for everyone in town. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:53:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/042210_stories/cp_mma_commence_042210.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/042210_stories/cp_mma_commence_042210.html Michael Michaud, D-Maine, will address the graduating class at Maine Maritime Academy's 67th commencement on Saturday, May 1, at 11 a.m., in Alexander Fieldhouse. He will receive an honorary doctorate from the college, a press release notes. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:53:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/041510_stories/cp_cast_sb_041510.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/041510_stories/cp_cast_sb_041510.html In a unanimous vote at its April 2 school board meeting, the Castine School board appointed Katie Frothingham the new principal at the Adams School. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:48:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/041510_stories/cp_muttys_haiti_041510.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/041510_stories/cp_muttys_haiti_041510.html "Espwa" sounds like espoir and translates as "hope." Creole to French to English. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:48:00 EST http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/041510_stories/cp_mma_comm_mtg_041510.html http://www.castinepatriot.com/archives/2010/041510_stories/cp_mma_comm_mtg_041510.html Maine Maritime Academy and its professional campus planning team, Auburn-based Harriman Architects and Engineers, have hosted community forums this spring to engage members of the campus and local communities in the early phases of a campus development plan. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:48:00 EST