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Obituary: Janice M. Carleton

Janice M. Carleton (Watts) 84, loving wife of James R. Carleton Sr. passed away peacefully in the early hours of Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, at Knox Center for Long-Term Care in Rockland, Maine. Born July 17, 1936, in Rockland to Leon Watts and Maude Holbrook Beal. She was educated in local schools and graduated from […]

PROFILE: Chas Madden

Fishing on the fly… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Chas Madden has fond memories of spending a portion of his childhood on the island. Even before he can remember, Chas was brought from his home in Orlando to Boca Grande to fish and spend time out at sea. His parents, Charlie and Carolyn, appreciated the simplicity of […]

Maintaining the iguana population within limitations, George Cera ‘the iguana guy’ continues to monitor invasive islanders

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- What’s with all the iguanas? It’s a phrase you’ve likely heard recently, or maybe even uttered yourself. It’s true, our island iguana population is prolific, and in the hottest months of the year they are most commonly seen around town.  Iguana trapper George Cera has been monitoring the iguana population in Boca […]

Celebrate Labor Day and International Manatee Day

STAFF REPORT- On Monday, September 7th, celebrate both Labor Day and International Manatee Day by remembering to boat safely and watch out for manatees on the waterways.  While the day recognizes manatees all over the world, Save the Manatee Club encourages boaters around the southeastern U.S. to vigilantly watch for manatees and obey posted speed […]

PROFILE: Philip Eyrich

An ear for music and a love of teaching… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Musician Philip Eyrich has an ear for octaves and an eye for reading stanzas. His encouragement of young instrument enthusiasts blends with his passion for playing at Sunday services. After teaching himself to play the organ and piano at six years of age, he […]