Star Island Corporation
April 28, 2014
You’ve registered for your stay on Star Island this summer and now it’s time to figure out how to get the dock in Portsmouth. Your GPS is great, and here are our suggestions for travelling to the Portsmouth, NH area and hopping aboard the M/V Thomas Laighton out to Star. Before we get started though,… Read more >
Green Gosport Initiative
April 21, 2014
by Jack Farrell, Island Manager & Director of Facilities Fuel We have reduced the island diesel consumption from an annual average of 20,000 gallons to less than 15,000 (2013) through conservation and elimination of one boiler. We expect further reduction for 2014 with elimination of a second boiler and wasteful steam loop. Water Increased and… Read more >
Fundraising
April 21, 2014
View the 3-Course Menu | Directions to Robert’s | ReservationsOur friends at Robert’s Maine Grill in Kittery, Maine have done it again. They’ve created a special three-course dinner menu for Wednesday, April 23 to support Star Island. Join us at Robert’s on the 23rd from 4:30 – 8 pm and a portion of your dinner… Read more >
Green Gosport Initiative
April 18, 2014
by Jack Farrell, Island Manager and Director of Facilities Sustainability can happen with bold moves like solar installations and new water systems. But it also can happen through the little things that we do every day. We’re trying to work on both of these and we need your help. As part of the Green Gosport… Read more >
Fundraising
April 15, 2014
View the 3-Course Menu | Directions to Robert’s | ReservationsOur friends at Robert’s Maine Grill in Kittery, Maine have done it again. They’ve created a special three-course dinner menu for Wednesday, April 16 and Wednesday, April 23 to support Star Island. Join us at Robert’s on the 16th and 23rd from 4:30 – 8 pm… Read more >
Conference Updates
April 14, 2014
Several of Star Island’s summer programs have already reached their registration capacity and are operating with wait lists. If the program you were hoping to attend is already full, here are some suggestions for other engaging opportunities this summer: If you were thinking about: All Star 1 try… All Star 2 During All Star II,… Read more >
On the Island
April 11, 2014
A trip to Star Island yesterday afforded the chance to see the progress made by Star Island staff and contractors on major projects and the annual activities performed to open up the island. The early morning boat ride was made worthwhile by calm seas, good conversation, plus coffee and bagels. The calm seas and conversation… Read more >
Star Island Corporation
April 08, 2014
You share because you care, so if you care about Star Island (and you probably do) it’s time to start thinking about how you can share your memorable summer experiences with others. Sharing Star Island is about talking to people about our beautiful island, showing photos of sunsets, engaging in conversation, and demonstrating that Star… Read more >