Associate Professor Douglas Read, Maine Maritime Academy, sponsored by Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries in Stonington, has undertaken a research project to design an efficient coastal fishing vessel with substantially reduced fuel consumption and emissions.
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Self-guided studio walk-through 4:30-6:00 pm, On Campus. Silent auction begins 7:00 pm, live bidding begins 7:30 pm, Haystack's Gateway Auditorium
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Meet the artists at an opening reception on Sunday, September 1 from 2pm to 5:30pm at the Turtle Gallery.
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“Small Works” provides visitors with the opportunity to discover little treasures, whether these be gifts for themselves or for others. From baskets to woodcuts...
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The Deer Isle Library will host an Open House from 4 - 6 p.m. on September 4. Since this will be our Library Director's last day with us...
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An evening of music, food and special offers from establishments in Greater Stonington on the first Friday of the month.
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Sculptor Peter Beerits offers an informal tour of Nellieville, his quirky, found object installation of a Western town, juke joint, general store, Arthurian Grail castle, wizard’s tower and a church-in-the-woods.

Douglas Wood fine art photographs focuses on creating black & white imagery that highlights the unique character and beauty of coastal Maine...
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John Lofty and Kimberley Larsen will host "Finding Your Voice: Sharing Your Writings", a Writer's Workshop.
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Some fish are skinny. Some are fat. Some travel far, and some stay near. Join us as we unlock some of the mysteries even Dr. Seuss couldn’t unravel.
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Sculptor Peter Beerits offers an informal tour of Nellieville, his quirky, found object installation of a Western town, juke joint, general store, Arthurian Grail castle, wizard’s tower and a church-in-the-woods.

With the coming of fall, it is time to "Embrace Color," and the DIAA comes alive with art in a majesty of colors
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Sculptor Peter Beerits offers an informal tour of Nellieville, his quirky, found object installation of a Western town, juke joint, general store, Arthurian Grail castle, wizard’s tower and a church-in-the-woods.

Let's all do our part to keep this island beautiful! October 25 - 27 with bag pick up after 1:00 pm on Sunday, October 27.

Bring the kids to downtown Stonington for pumpkin carving, stories, crafts, theatre games, costume show, movie, and trick or treat parade! All events are free!
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Just before the Sunday matinee of "Downton Abbey," a Tea and Trivia event will take place in the Opera House lobby.
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5th Annual Downeast Acadia Tourism Symposium & Awards Luncheon: History, Arts, and Culture of the Blue Hill Peninsula
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Join us on November 30th from 10 - 2pm - Small Business Saturday to explore the Island Community Center for some of the best crafts around.
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Don't miss the annual HOLIDAY HOOPLA in downtown Stonington!
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Hands on discovery of local mammals.
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Thursday, January 16 - Saturday, January 18, 2020. Celebrating our 15th Anniversary!
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Join seven generations of Deer Isle women sharing seven powerful stories from their hearts to yours.
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The Deer Isle Artists Association brings three local photographers to speak at the February 2nd ART matters 5 program, CAPTURED IMAGES. Lydia Osgood Cassatt, Julie Cleveland and Woodley Osborne will discuss their work at 1:30 PM at the DIAA Gallery.
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Mother's Day marks the opening of our Mountainville Tea Room for the season. Free coffee/tea and a homemade scone with butter and plenty of jam for all mothers!
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Bird walks, boat trips, landscaping for wildlife, art show, live owl demo, photography, airplane rides!! Fun, informative and friendly.
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Join Mike Thalhauser, MCCF's Collaborative Management Specialist and a group of panelists as they talk about local efforts in the Bagaduce River in a success story about community members supporting local fisheries that are part of a delicate food chain connecting our inland communities with the open ocean. Alewife and other river herring were once […]

Members of the Deer Isle Artists Association have been creating a marvelous variety of work that will be displayed in the windows and doorways of the DIAA Gallery throughout the summer season.
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Join Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries for the second edition of our FREE virtual summer talk series on Friday, June 26 from 12:30 - 1:30 pm with special guest, Bill DeVoe, Halibut Biologist from the Maine Department of Marine Resources.
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#Stonington600 Virtual Run/Walk over the 4th of July weekend
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Wine & Whiskers is a fabulous event benefiting the SPCA of Hancock County. Due to COVID-19, the 2020 event will be our first ever virtual extravaganza!
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Dr. Jewett will present on a project she led last December to interview Maine lobstermen and others associated with the Maine lobster industry to invite their perspectives and ideas on how to reduce the risks that the lobster industry poses to right whales.
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Join Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries and friends for a week-long celebration, honoring local seafood and seafood businesses throughout the Island and Blue Hill Peninsula.
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Join us from August 10 to September 1 for our Summer Online Auction Event. Items available to bid on include a range of Maine-experiences, nautical-themed art and photography, fresh seafood, and so much more.
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From August 11 - 23, within the windows of the Deer Isle Artists Association Gallery, viewers will find a wide range of  art in a variety of mediums. From jewelry to paintings, photography to weaving, and everything in between, viewers will find a “Narrative Line” that draws them into the deeper story within the work.
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While the title may be "Small Works," the beauty of each piece is large in the latest show at the Deer Isle Artists Association Gallery. From August 25 – September 6, "Small Works" will fill the windows of the DIAA with objects that can be...
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This webinar will use a panel format featuring several aquaculturists that will share their experience as growers of various types of seafood in the Hancock County area.
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Join University of Maine Graduate Student Robyn Linner and MCCF's Collaborative Research Specialist Pat Shepard as they share stories about hook fishing by day for cod, and purse seining by night for alewives.
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Join Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries Chief Scientist, Dr. Carla Guenther as she describes the Eastern Maine Coastal Current Collaborative (EM3C) which is a partnership between MCCF, NOAA and Maine DMR to explore ecosystem-based fisheries management (EBFM) in eastern Maine.
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