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Castine, Maine is located in Hancock County. Zip codes in Castine, ME include 04420, and 04421. The median home price in Castine is $639,900. More Castine information.

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Friday | Kennebec Journal

UMaine's offshore wind buoy is ready for real test - in the ocean

A data-collection buoy that can be plopped in the ocean and used to determine the suitability of remote locations for offshore wind farms is ready for real-world testing, the University of Maine announced Friday.

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Thu May 23, 2013

Weekly Packet

Storytelling series continues at Wilson Museum

What tales shaped New England identities in the 17th and 18th centuries? Storyteller and historian Jo Radner will provide some answers to this question during New England Stories: Braving the Middle Ground, a performance at the Wilson Museum, 120 Perkins Street, on Tuesday, June 4, at 1 p.m., according to a news release.

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Herald Gazette

Lincolnville | $250,000

Updated, end-unit two-bedroom Ducktrap condo with water views. Granite counters, woodburning fireplace, wood floors.

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Weekly Packet

Castine Selectmen hear worries about street lights and knotweed

Board of Selectmen meeting agendas in Castine routinely include "Acknowledge members of the public and address their requests, if any." Castine resident David Adams brought up a need for more light on town streets, especially when days are shorter.

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Republican Journal

Penobscot | $289,000

New England Saltbox, "Chatham" by McKie Roth Design. Solid and secure on 5 peaceful and secluded acres near ocean.

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Fri May 17, 2013

ENR-Engineering News-Record

Maine To Launch Offshore Floating-Turbine Prototype

In early June, the University of Maine will launch a small-scale offshore demonstrator of a floating wind turbine, fabricated in its lab with a lightweight concrete foundation and composite tower.

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Thu May 16, 2013

Weekly Packet

After 33 years, Adams School teacher "Mrs. P." to retire

After more than three decades teaching students the ins and outs of science, math, English and how to act in the classroom, Cheryl Pelletier will reign over her class for the last time on June 12 when Adams School dismisses its students for the school year.

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Sat May 11, 2013

Republican Journal

Rockport | $548,500

Absolutely wonderful shingled house at treetop level with abundant light, mountain views and privacy.

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Thu May 09, 2013

Weekly Packet

MMA trustees lay out strategic plan timeline

The Board of Trustees of Maine Maritime Academy met on May 3, with standing committees held earlier that day, including the ad hoc strategic plan committee.

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Wed May 08, 2013

Herald Gazette

St. George | $925,000

Waterfront Contemporary cottage in beautiful, natural setting on Rackliff Island, accessed via causeway.

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Tue May 07, 2013

Bangor Daily News

MMA's training ship bustles as students move aboard, prepare for 60-day voyage

Maine Maritime Academy freshmen Sean O'Connor, Brian Bentley and Eric Cressey eat lunch in one of messes aboard the Training Ship State of Maine.

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Sat May 04, 2013

Capital Weekly

30 Stevens Lane, off Maple Juice Cove

Bright and open shingled waterfront house with oversized windows, high ceilings, and a constant sea breeze.

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Thu May 02, 2013

Republican Journal

Maskers/Cold Comfort's - Almost, Maine'

Cold Comfort Theater in partnership with the Belfast Maskers will present John Cariani's "Almost, Maine," directed by Aynne Ames, in Belfast, Searsport and Castine.

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Weekly Packet

Minister Mark Worth retires after 22 years

Local news and information from Blue Hill, Brooklin, Brooksville, Castine, Deer Isle, Isle au Haut, Penobscot, Sedgwick, Stonington and Surry, Maine.

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The Weekly Packet

Dept. of Ed. issues grades for Peninsula schools

The state has released a Report Card of schools in the state, awarding every elementary and high school a grade from A-F. In Union 93, Surry Elementary School received an A; Blue Hill Consolidated School a B; and schools in Brooksville, Castine and Penobscot each received a "C." Union 76 elementary schools in Brooklin and Sedgwick both received a ... (more)

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Flood Watch for Hancock County was issued at May 26 at 4:03AM EDT