David Avery

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Staff Reporter at Penobscot Bay Press

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Castine residents raise concern about Maine Maritime student behavior

Oct 17, 2024 | bangordailynews.com | David Avery

CASTINE, Maine — Concerns about safety overshadowed the rest of the agenda at the select board meeting on Monday, Oct. 7 at Emerson Hall. Resident Sarah Stammen spoke during the public comment portion of the meeting and described two alleged incidents involving Maine Maritime Academy students and youngsters in town. Some two dozen residents attended the meeting.
Recognizing and Addressing Concussions

Jul 11, 2024 | sawoman.com | David Avery

By David Avery, CEO Longhorn ImagingAmong the most insidious and often overlooked injuries are concussions. Recognizing the signs and ensuring proper diagnosis and treatment is crucial for the health and outcomes of injured people. This article will guide you through the key indicators of concussion, how to use simple screening tools like the Rivermead Post Concussion Symptoms Questionnaire (RPQ), and the importance of specialized care.
Lobster rolls, ice cream and Cajun food trucks add to Castine’s celebration

Jun 27, 2024 | penobscotbaypress.com | David Avery

Celebrate Independence Day at area towns CASTINE—The nation’s birthday will be celebrated in style yet again in Castine where a parade, music and fireworks will be featured. The day will get running with a road race sponsored by the Round School in Castine. Registration opens at 7 a.m. on the town dock for the 1K and 5K races. A parade will step off from the […]
Sewer rate increase in the pipeline

Jun 20, 2024 | penobscotbaypress.com | David Avery

Fire station site testing underway CASTINE—On June 17 the select board approved a sewer rate increase of just less than 1.5 percent at its regular meeting at Emerson Hall. The increase will take the minimum quarterly charge for sewer customers from $155.25 to $157.55. Sewer bills are tied to metered water usage, so customers who use more than the minimum will see their bills increase […]
Seven graduate from Blue Hill Harbor School

Jun 13, 2024 | penobscotbaypress.com | David Avery

BLUE HILL—On June 8, the Blue Hill Harbor School sent seven new graduates into the world following commencement ceremonies at the campus of The Bay School in Blue Hill. The graduates included Brent Cooke, Gabriella Marie Kelley, April Mocarsky, Troy Paul Morrison, Lyra Jean Smith, Arianna Danae Stiles-Martin and Hendrilk Nielsen van Duijn. The guest speaker was founder of the […]
Castine Select Board approves two more food trucks

Jun 6, 2024 | penobscotbaypress.com | David Avery

Dennett’s at the Wharf also to be dining option CASTINE—Cajun fare and wood-fired pizza will be available in Castine this summer. On June 3, the select board approved permits for two food trucks before about 20 members of the public. Board chair Gordon MacArthur was absent, so Roberta Boczkiewicz chaired the meeting. Member Dan Leader was also present.
Barbecue vendor invited to Castine for dates in July, August

May 30, 2024 | penobscotbaypress.com | David Avery

Papa’s Smokehouse gets mobile vending permit CASTINE—On Monday, May 20, the select board approved a permit for Papa’s Smokehouse of Stockton Springs to sell their barbecue fare from a food truck on four dates, two in July and two in August. “The menu looks delicious,” said member Dan Leader. The vote was 2-0. Member Roberta Bozckiewicz was absent from the meeting. During the public comments portion […]
Select board approves first food truck at town dock

May 9, 2024 | penobscotbaypress.com | David Avery

Voters will next decide townwide ordinance on ‘mobile vending units’ CASTINE—At its regular meeting on April 6, the select board approved the first application for a food truck to do business in Castine. Stone Fox Farm Creamery of Monroe was granted a permit to sell ice cream from a 12-foot long mobile vending unit from noon until 7 p.m., seven days a week beginning in May.
Select board takes next step toward allowing food trucks

Apr 25, 2024 | penobscotbaypress.com | David Avery

New ordinance also creates trial period for snowstorm parking CASTINE—On April 16, the select board took one of the steps necessary in order for food trucks to come to Castine by amending a traffic ordinance to allow for the mobile vending units. Under the new rules, Castine can set aside up to four parking spaces on the town dock for food trucks. The changes were motivated by the town’s […]
Warrant set for annual town meeting

Apr 25, 2024 | penobscotbaypress.com | David Avery

Voters to gather May 11 at Emerson Hall CASTINE—Voters will flex their muscles at the annual exercise in direct democracy that occurs across New England every spring, when they meet Saturday, May 11, for town meeting. The meeting starts at 8:30 a.m. at Emerson Hall. Voters will decide on school and town budgets as well as other warrant items that day. The typical property owner in town can […]