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PublishedMarch 31, 2020
Our View: Don’t try to escape COVID by coming to rural Maine
The safest strategy is to stay home, and practice social distancing.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2020
Sheriff’s office investigates felled-tree incident on Vinalhaven
It's investigating allegations that a group of residents cut down a tree to block access to a road as a way to enforce a quarantine of out-of-staters during the coronavirus outbreak.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2020
Armed Vinalhaven residents reportedly blocked driveway with felled tree to force quarantine
The incident occurred Friday, and the individuals who cut down the tree were gone when authorities arrived, the Knox County Sheriff's Office says.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2019
Knox County islands voice concern about lack of police coverage
Vinalhaven and North Haven representatives will meet with Knox County officials Friday to push for better services from the county sheriff's office, which has had trouble keeping a deputy on each island.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2019
Robert Indiana’s caretaker sues artist’s estate, seeking $2 million for legal fees
Jamie Thomas says he has had to defend himself against a federal lawsuit claiming he exploited the famous artist before he died last year.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2019
State to study sea level rise impact for Penobscot Bay towns
The Maine Coastal Program received a NOAA grant to conduct the study in 10 Pen Bay communities.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2019
Vinalhaven man sentenced to prison for threatening Swedish embassy employee
Eric Malmstrom already has filed a notice that he will appeal the 27-month sentence.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2019
Despite lawsuit, effort for Robert Indiana museum is advancing
The presumptive chairman of the Star of Hope Foundation is making plans to add board members, engage with the island community on Vinalhaven, evaluate the art collection and overhaul the dilapidated house.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2018
Robert Indiana’s crumbling Star of Hope joins list of endangered historic places
All of the artwork has been removed from the building on Vinalhaven, which is deteriorating because of a hole in its roof.
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PublishedOctober 31, 2018
Attention restaurant dreamers: Vinalhaven’s Salt is for sale
Plus, a storefront for Mr. Tuna, the last days of Dirigo and more.
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