Join us for a free showing of “A Watershed Moment,” a short film that tells the story of many groups coming together over multiple years to restore fish passage throughout the entire Bagaduce River Watershed.
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Join MCCF’s Collaborative Research Specialist, Pat Shepard, for a one-hour presentation as we explore the different players in collaborative research and the roles they play.
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FREE! Learn safe biking skills! Bicycle obstacle course! Bring your bike and helmet (and get a bike safety check).
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Broadway Comes to Stonington-Pride! on Saturday, June 4 at 8pm at the Stonington Opera House.
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Jacinta, subject of the film, will be present and participating in a discussion following the screening with Opiate Free Island Partnership.
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Join us for our monthly board meeting at the Stonington Public Library. All business and community members are invited.
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This Grammy Award-winning pianist and composer returns to play many of his own songs and debut other material, from Chopin to Art Tatum, with some surprises.
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Join us in celebrating the arrival of Summer in Deer Isle - Stonington and Island Heritage Trust's 35th Anniversary!
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With a captivating soprano voice and award-winning songwriting, Cotter’s songs take listeners all over the world and into the depths of the human heart.
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Join us for a free showing of “A Watershed Moment,” a short film that tells the story of many groups coming together over multiple years to restore fish passage throughout the entire Bagaduce River Watershed.
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Another one. Each year, MTA inducts into its Hall of Fame a person or persons who through their leadership, dedication and professionalism have made significant and sustained contributions to the tourism industry in Maine. The 2022 Hall of Fame inductees are Maine’s Tourism Employees.
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Join us Saturday, June 25 to help celebrate local businesses! Enjoy the tastes, sounds, and sights of downtown Stonington while strolling through Main St.
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The annual Bud Carter Memorial Music Scholarship Concert is being held Saturday June 25 at 7pm at the Stonington Opera House.
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Opera House Arts presents Shakespeare’s play, Much Ado About Nothing, June 29 through July 17 (Wednesday-Sunday) at 5:30pm at Mariners Memorial Park in Deer Isle.
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Opera House Arts presents Shakespeare’s play, Much Ado About Nothing, June 29 through July 17 (Wednesday-Sunday) at 5:30pm at Mariners Memorial Park in Deer Isle.
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The Deer Isle-Stonington Historical Society will be opening on July 1st from 1:00-4:00 PM. All buildings will be open. Masks must be worn inside.
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Opera House Arts presents Shakespeare’s play, Much Ado About Nothing, June 29 through July 17 (Wednesday-Sunday) at 5:30pm at Mariners Memorial Park in Deer Isle.
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Opera House Arts presents Shakespeare’s play, Much Ado About Nothing, June 29 through July 17 (Wednesday-Sunday) at 5:30pm at Mariners Memorial Park in Deer Isle.
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Opera House Arts presents Shakespeare’s play, Much Ado About Nothing, June 29 through July 17 (Wednesday-Sunday) at 5:30pm at Mariners Memorial Park in Deer Isle.
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This year’s Deer Isle-Stonington Independence Day Celebration will kick-off on Monday, July 4 with the annual parade returning to its traditional time of 10:00am in Deer Isle Village.
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Opera House Arts presents Shakespeare’s play, Much Ado About Nothing, June 29 through July 17 (Wednesday-Sunday) at 5:30pm at Mariners Memorial Park in Deer Isle.
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Children's Storytime will have the topic of our Heritage Garden.
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Opera House Arts presents Shakespeare’s play, Much Ado About Nothing, June 29 through July 17 (Wednesday-Sunday) at 5:30pm at Mariners Memorial Park in Deer Isle.
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Opera House Arts presents Shakespeare’s play, Much Ado About Nothing, June 29 through July 17 (Wednesday-Sunday) at 5:30pm at Mariners Memorial Park in Deer Isle.
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Opera House Arts presents Shakespeare’s play, Much Ado About Nothing, June 29 through July 17 (Wednesday-Sunday) at 5:30pm at Mariners Memorial Park in Deer Isle.
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Opera House Arts presents Shakespeare’s play, Much Ado About Nothing, June 29 through July 17 (Wednesday-Sunday) at 5:30pm at Mariners Memorial Park in Deer Isle.
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Opera House Arts presents Shakespeare’s play, Much Ado About Nothing, June 29 through July 17 (Wednesday-Sunday) at 5:30pm at Mariners Memorial Park in Deer Isle.
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Opera House Arts presents Shakespeare’s play, Much Ado About Nothing, June 29 through July 17 (Wednesday-Sunday) at 5:30pm at Mariners Memorial Park in Deer Isle.
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Opera House Arts presents Shakespeare’s play, Much Ado About Nothing, June 29 through July 17 (Wednesday-Sunday) at 5:30pm at Mariners Memorial Park in Deer Isle.
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Boat show highlighting the Historical Society's model boats.
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The Island Fishermen's Wives Assoc. will be doing the Hall of Fame recognition at the Deer Isle-Stonington Historical Society.
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Opera House Arts presents Shakespeare’s play, Much Ado About Nothing, June 29 through July 17 (Wednesday-Sunday) at 5:30pm at Mariners Memorial Park in Deer Isle.
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Mali Obomsawin in Concert on July 23 at 7pm - Stonington Opera House.
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Thom Wall, vaudeville sensation, performs on July 27 at 7pm - Stonington Opera House. Live! For $5.
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Join us for a free showing of “A Watershed Moment,” a short film that tells the story of many groups coming together over multiple years to restore fish passage throughout the entire Bagaduce River Watershed.
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22nd Annual Deer Isle Jazz Festival 7pm - Stonington Opera House.
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Come watch the Civil War Encampment and talk to the soldiers.
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Come Saturday to watch the Civil War Encampment and talk to the soldiers.
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There will be live crafting demonstrations. All buildings will be open and the Civil War soldiers will be here to watch and talk to.
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Come watch the Civil War Encampment and talk to the soldiers.
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Please join us for our 23rd Annual Gala on Saturday, July 8 at 6pm.
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Children's Storytime with Craft topic will be the old Sunset Post Office located at the Historical Society. The craft will be associated with the post office.
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New show and light refreshments.
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World Builders - a dark comedy about two people with personality disorders who fall in love during a psychiatric drug trial.
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Summer Family Sing with George Emlen and Friends, Wednesday, August 17 at 6pm, Stonington Ball Field.
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Lighthouse Boat Tour. The tour will be for 6 lighthouses. The trip is limited to 50 people and will be taken quickly.
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Last fall, Leroy Weed and Herbie Carter brought us down to the clam flats to show us how to dig for clams in the “Ask Leroy!” episode “Leroy Goes Clamming.” We are excited to announce that this duo is coming back...
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The Deer Isle-Stonington Historical Society will be closing for the season. Archiving/researching can be done by calling to set up a time to come in.
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Join Opera House Arts to hear new songs written and performed by your friends and neighbors!
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Opera House Arts hosts Thursdays at the Opera House with Kate Caldwell and Friends on September 8 at 7pm - Stonington Opera House lobby.
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New Show! Light refreshments 3-6pm
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Two workshops are being held at the Stonington Opera House starting on Saturday, Sept. 10 for 8 weeks.
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Opera House Arts hosts the Halcyon String Quartet Sept. 17 at 7pm; a Live! For $5 event at the Stonington Opera House.
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Opera House Arts brings the 25th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival to town on September 22 at 7pm at the Stonington Opera House.
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Join us onboard the F/V Alexsa Rose as we explain the various pieces of safety equipment onboard an offshore lobster boat, and how to use them in an emergency situation.
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Bid for a cause! Join us for our online charity auction scheduled for Saturday, October 1 through Sunday, October 16. 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries’ (MCCF) mission to keep our working waterfronts alive and vibrant for the next generation.
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Join Opera House Arts for a fun night with Deer Isle and the Blue Hill Peninsula’s family of local artists. Enjoy delicious pizzas and snacks from our concessions, have a drink or two, and enjoy the view of Stonington Harbor as you listen to local musicians!
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Join MCCF this Friday, October 28th at 12:30pm (EDT) for the next discussion in our online Lunch and Learn Series. This will be an interactive session with a question-and-answer opportunity, to discuss how MCCF's work sustains Maine's cultural heritage under changing conditions.
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Bubble, Bubble, Toil and Trouble. Come Hang Out with Us and the Fun will be Double! Opera House Arts invites you to our Halloween Masquerade on Friday...
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The Island Community Center's annual Halloween Spooktacular has expanded to Deer Isle Village this year! Saturday, October 29, 10:00am.
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Rally & Fundraiser to fight for lobstermen's rights to be held on Sunday, October 30, 10:00am-4:00pm on the Stonington Commercial Fishing Pier.
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Opera House Arts is pleased to welcome back jazz pianist Yvonne Rogers to the OHA stage on Saturday, November 12 at 7pm.
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Join Healthy Island Project and local community organizations for a full day of family fun, food, and fireworks at various Island venues!

Love is in the air and on the dance floor and at the Opera House! Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a contra dance with Molly Gawler and Steve ‘Shepsi’ Eaton.

Young Adults! Join Island Heritage Trust and #ProjectNextGen for a fun winter gathering in the snowy woods.

What is it? A one-day event for employers looking for resources and solutions to reach toward workforce goals hosted by the State of Maine in partnership with the State Workforce Board. Who should attend?
Employers looking for resources and solutions to workforce challenges.

WRITING WORKSHOP. DIAA will offer the opportunity for the community to participate in a free workshop. Leslie is offering "How Not To Be a Bad Writer" on Sunday, March 26 at 1:30 PM.

DIAA’s "MEET THE ARTIST" RECEPTION for March’s Artist-in-Residence, oil and watercolor painter Leslie Landrigan

A community-wide event - The Great Down-Easter Egg Hunt!

Island Wide Roadside Cleanup for the weekend of Earth Day (April 22, 2023)

During her residency at the DIAA Gallery, Adell will create a series of woodblock prints that explore the regional architecture and landscape of Deer Isle, Maine.

Will you join us to Create Your Own MUSEUM in the STREETS of Stonington?!

Osprey's Echo invites you on an adventure with an experienced kayak guide who has a deep knowledge of the area history of this beautiful island.

The Wings, Waves, & Woods festival comprises a mix of birding, nature, historical walks, and activities. Island Heritage Trust is welcoming ALL birders: families and beginners!

Tour the farm and view more than 800 tulips in full regalia, visit with baby rabbits, hike to Rabbit Island and explore.

Enjoy art, conversation, and refreshments in our two-story 1982 barn and outdoor sculpture gardens.

The Deer Isle Artists Association celebrates the creation of art with their second show of the season, “Hand and Eye,” which runs from June 13 – 26. The public is invited to a reception with the artists on June 16, from 3 – 5 PM.

Families are invited to join Island Heritage Trust and Ready by 21 Mentoring for our first Project Monarch event of the Summer to celebrate pollinators in our community!

This celebratory concert not only showcases the talent of the young winners, but also is the primary source of funding for these scholarships, which provide direct support for the music education of island students.

Gather with a like minded group of nature loving people to grow in your heart light. We will walk silently along the trail noticing the beauty around.

Those who believe that “Portraits” pertain to a select style of media will be astonished at the breadth of work displayed at the Deer Isle Artists Association Gallery from June 27 – July 9. The public is invited to a reception with the artists on Friday, June 30, 3 – 5 PM.

Deer Isle-Stonington Independence Day Celebration - Monday, July 4 - Schedule of events.

Enjoy art, conversation, and refreshments in our two-story 1982 barn and outdoor sculpture gardens.

Join us for children's book reading and craft.

Celebrating the life of Salome Sellers through reenactments, special exhibits and demonstrations.

Join 44 North Coffee in Stonington for Long Cove oysters, beer and wine, tater tots and an all around good time!

Eco-printing workshop with Katama Murray

Enjoy art, conversation, and refreshments in our two-story 1982 barn and outdoor sculpture gardens.

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Dance the night away to to the pop, rock, soulful classics and original tunes of the Soulbenders.

Enjoy art, conversation, and refreshments in our two-story 1982 barn and outdoor sculpture gardens.

DIS Historical Society will close for the season. Archives will still be open Wednesdays through Fridays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

It's time for Winterfest 2024! Join Healthy Island Project for a fun celebration of our island community on Saturday, January 20. Everyone is welcome!

Join Local Blacksmith, Doug Wilson and ‘Knotsman’ Tom Kellogg at Wilson Forge on Little Deer Isle, for a Saturday morning of learning how to tie various working knots for island life.

Don’t miss this evening of storytelling, honesty, warmth, and humor as seven accomplished women from Deer Isle and Stonington each take the stage to deliver a five-minute personal story she’s written under the direction of Debbie Weil.

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE. Jadyn LaDeau is ushering in 2024 as January’s Artist in Residence at the Deer Isle Artists Association Gallery. A native of Deer Isle, Jadyn is a talented artist who utilizes a variety of mediums and materials in her work.

Nervous Nellie's has lots of Valentine sweets for your sweetie, your folks, your kids, your pals, your pets!

RECEPTION. Please join David Wednesday, Feb 28 - 3 to 5 pm to see what he has been creating during the month.

Don't wait another 60 years to view a total solar eclipse! And don't fight the crowds further north.

The Festival offers a mix of activities surrounding birding, boating, nature, history, and creativity.

The Deer Isle Artists Association’s 2024 season is here! With an excellent lineup of shows, including the popular 12X12 (X12) and a brand new collaboration show, there will be exciting art for visitors to the gallery to observe. Opening the summer lineup is “Shapes of Spring,” featuring art by Mary Eaton, Carol Ann Fer, Susan […]

Opening the summer lineup is “Shapes of Spring,” featuring art by Mary Eaton, Carol Ann Fer, Susan Keating, David McBeth, Katama Murray, and Robert Starkey.

Enjoy new work from gallery artists in our historic barn and sculpture gardens.

The Deer Isle Artists Association presents “Visions of Hope” from June 11 – 25.

The Deer Isle Artists Association presents “Visions of Hope” Reception with the Artists June 14.

Walk the Bridge! Deer Isle-Sedgwick Bridge One Hour Closure June 16 for 85th Anniversary Celebration Music, food, activities to entertain and educate at Bridge End Park

Stonington is Your Destination for Puffins & More June 19-23

DIS Historical Society will open for the season on Wednesday, June 26th from 1-4 PM. Open every Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday from 1-4 PM unless otherwise stated.