COMMUNITY REPORTING

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Annie Means, writer covering Castine's local history and community events, reports on the Castine Film Festival.
Annie Means, writer covering Castine's local history and community events, reports on Castine's local community farm.
Annie Means, writer covering Castine's local history and community events, reports on local young entrepreneurs market.
Journalist Annie Means previews the 2026 Down East Art & Antiques Show in Castine.
Journalist Annie Means covers contra dancing on the Blue Hill Peninsula.
Annie Means profiles Blue Hill author.
Writer Annie Means covers the Castine House & Garden Tour.
Annie Means, journalist covers a new wine bar opening.
Annie Means, writer covering Maine's independent film and arts scene, reports on Bucksport's historic Alamo Theatre screening "Canoe Dig It," a freestyle canoeing mockumentary by director Samuel Dunning, on July 9.
Annie Means, journalist covering Castine's community events and French heritage, reports on the town's 9th Annual Bastille Day celebration on July 14 — featuring the popular "Picnic en Blanc," historical walking tours, and hundreds of visitors dresse
Annie Means, writer covering Castine's local history and community events, reports on Dyce's Head Lighthouse opening for public tours every two weeks this summer — the first regular public access in the 1828 landmark's history.