From Our View From Vinalhaven VOL. 6 - ISSUE NO. 35 - OCTOBER 24, 2010
NOVEMBER'S "DOWN EAST" MAGAZINE - Just out now, runs a story we covered earlier, about the island "WEGAS" group ["We Give A S**t"] from Vinalhaven. They are a core citizen group - vitally interested in bringing back the town color, feeling, excitement and spirit, that was once evident here, and that some feel is escaping today.
Spearheaded by Angie Olson, proprietor of the Island Home store on Main Street; the groups aims to bring back the old customs and ceremonies that make Vinalhaven different, as in many other places. With eight regulars and up to 20 volunteers, the group meets monthly at the Trickerville Sandwich Shop to plan events. Their first community venture put more than 65 American flags flying from every downstreet light pole this summer, making this island, 15 miles at sea; one of the most flag festooned Americana towns in the entire state.
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Looking ahead, the group has sights on Christmas; when Vinalhaven has always been been highly adorned with color, trees, Santa figures and lights. Holidays on the island are always observed richer, deeper and closer than on the mainland. "It's all because we give a "concern" [we'll say here here] because we care about the traditions we don't want to see slip away" said Angi Olson.
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