The Longest Night, a Solstice Celebration, was held at the Hulls Cove Schoolhouse on Mount Desert Island on December 20, 2003, at 6 PM. There was a potluck dinner, children's activities, and magical party favors for all.

See the articles about The Longest Night 2003 (preview), The Longest Night 2003 (review and pictures), and Green Mountain Railway in the Mount Desert Islander.

See more pictures from The Longest Night 2003.

Planet Pan

Planet Pan is a Steel Band composed of high school students from Blue Hill, Maine. Their repertoire goes beyond the traditional sounds of the Caribbean, where steel band originated. Planet Pan plays everything from Top 40 hits and rock 'n roll to blues and classical music. One of Planet Pan's goals is to spread the word, through their performances at schools throughout Maine, about the fun of playing pan music.

See photos of Planet Pan in rehearsal for The Longest Night 2003.

Green Mountain Railway

Green Mountain Railway is a high-energy band based on Mount Desert Island, Maine that specializes in Celtic, old-time, bluegrass, polka and swing tunes. The band takes its name from the cog railway that ran up Cadillac Mountain (formerly Green Mountain) in the late 1800s. With its uplifting style, Green Mountain Railway preserves the tradition of lively dance music on Mount Desert Island.

See photos of Green Mountain Railway at The Longest Night.