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Did you know that typical homeowner's insurance policies do not cover flooding, liability for home businesses or damages suffered by tetants who rent any part of your home? If you have questions or need this coverage added, give us a call.

Three white wind turbines, their 124-foot blades stretching 39 stories high, churn out more electricity than is used on this picturesque, pine-studded island off mid-coast Maine.

Sunday morning a group of motorcycle enthusiasts strapped their helmets on for the first Torch Ride to benefit Special Olympics.

"Vinalhaven 2010," a monotype by Tom Lieber, is part of the annual "Prints, Drawings, and Photographs" show at Vinalhaven's New Era Gallery.

Maine's Board of Environmental Protection has approved a $3,864 consent agreement between the state and Fox Islands Wind LLC for trenching work done prior to approval in 2009 on Vinalhaven.

By JONATHAN THOMAS The recent placement of a meteorological tower on Christy Hill brought approximately 20 people - many of who objected to the 100-foot structure - to a meeting of the Peninsula Power group.

Residents expressed grievances about turbine noise at a Thursday meeting that allowed islanders to ask questions of two wind professionals who will be collecting noise data in an attempt to identify specific mechanical perpetrators.

J Edward Knight will be giving away a free carbon monoxide detector each week to one lucky Facebook fan! "Like" us on Facebook for a chance to win .

Maine's first family joined a group of volunteers to package up over 18,000 books for kindergartners Tuesday.

Did you know that typical homeowner's insurance policies do not cover flooding, liability for home businesses or damages suffered by tetants who rent any part of your home? If you have questions or need this coverage added, give us a call.

Matthew Simmons is remembered by his friends for his deep interest in many subjects and his willingness to share those interests with others.

On Sunday, Aug. 15 at 5 p.m. at The Grand Auditorium in Ellsworth, Penobscot East Research Center will present two films and a conversation that tell the story of eastern Maine's fisheries from 1975 to 2010 and raise important questions about the future.

Partners in Island Education is sponsoring the second annual Vinalhaven Arts Night, in collaboration with local galleries, nonprofits and businesses, Friday, Aug.

"Furled Mizzen, Angelique," a painting by Linda Norton, is the signature image of this year's Camden Windjammer Festival T-shirt. Camden a ' The Camden area's maritime heritage has long inspired creativity and art.

New Era Gallery, 60 Main St., will present a summer group show featuring work by Francois Deschamps, Katharine White, Kitty Wales and Herbert Parsons.

Who's craving lobster?! Get a free ticket to the Maine Lobster Festival when you refer a friend or family member to J Edward Knight! We're excited to support this great nonprofit event and help new customers save money at the same time.

The Camden area's maritime heritage has long-inspired creatvity and art. Attendees at this year's Camden Windjammer Festival taking place thisA Labor DayA weekend will be able to take a piece of this art home in the form of the official festival t-shirt. This year's shirt will again feature a work by local artist Linda Norton.

Rockland District High School had one of the lowest graduation rates in the state in 2009, according to the latest state report.

Speed boats, jet-skis, sailboats, yachts and even rowboatsA are a big part of summer fun.A We also have special programs for other types of recreational watercraft.

The ripened fruit hangs at an easy picking level. No bending required, no rakes needed.