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BH Candidates Forum 2013 Video - Final Statements

The candidates make their final statements to the audience.


BH Candidates Forum 2013 Video - Question 4

Question 4: What drives you to seek this position? (What is your passion?)


BH Candidates Forum 2013 Video - Question 3

Question 3: What is your top priority for town government in the coming year?


BH Candidates Forum 2013 Video - Question 2

Question 2: Should Blue Hill hire a town Manager?


BH Candidates Forum 2013 Video - Question 1

Moderator, and publisher of The Weekly Packet, Nat Barrows, asks the candidates the first of four questions: Do you support changing the existing ordinance or a new approach to development?


BH Candidates Forum 2013 Introduction Video

At Blue Hill Town Hall, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, the candidates for the two-year and three-year selectmen positions are introduced by The Weekly Packet’s Faith DeAmbrose.


Winterfest Fireworks 2012

Video by Mark Robinson

Shortly before 8 p.m. on Saturday, January 19, the clear, cold skies over Stonington’s ball field were lit with fireworks celebrating Winterfest. The three-day event held from Friday, January 18, through Sunday, January 20, offered free activities ranging from cribbage and basketball tournaments to arts and crafts and tasty food. These fireworks were followed by a family dance at the Opera House.


2012 Brooklin Independence Day Parade Highlights

Video by Jeremiah Savage

Highlights from the 2012 Independence Day parade in Brooklin


Highlights from the 2011 Blue Hill Fair

Video by Jeremiah Savage


Blue Hill Fair Idol Finals 2011

Video by Jeremiah Savage

The finals from the Blue Hill Fair Idol competition.


Tropical Storm Irene video clips

The storm winds of tropical storm Irene buffet the southwestern portion of Stonington at the overlook near Sand Beach at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 26 in the first clip. The storm was downgraded from hurricane status early on Sunday before it hit the state. The second clip shows the beach at Cape Rosier on Sunday, August 28, around 5 pm. Video by Jessica Brophy and Faith DeAmbrose; edited by Jeremiah Savage.


Tropical Storm Irene from the Stonington webcam

A time lapse video from the Island Ad-Vantages webcam of Tropical Storm Irene.


2010 Island Independence Day Celebration - The Pier

Video by Jeremiah Savage

July 4, 2010


2010 Island Independence Day Celebration - The Parade

Video by Jeremiah Savage

July 4, 2010


2010 Island Independence Day Celebration - Before the Parade

Video by Jeremiah Savage

July 4, 2010


The Weekly Packet 50th Anniversary

Video by Colin Powell

Thursday, December 2, 2010


Highlights from the 2010 Blue Hill Fair

Video by Jeremiah Savage

September 2-6, 2010


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