Coming Home to Star by Sarah Phipps Gordon
If Einstein had ever visited Star Island, the theory of general relativity may not exist. Hear me out. I am about to sacrilegiously over-simplify this: according to relativity, time passes more...
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How to Enjoy Starry Night 2022
So you’ve heard that Star Island is holding an event called Starry Night on Saturday, November 19 at the Discover Portsmouth Center, but maybe you’re wondering, what exactly is Starry Night? Certainly...
View ArticleSummer 2023 Hiring Now Open
Applications for Star Island’s summer 2023 seasonal positions — Pelicans — are now being accepted. The process is fairly simple, but differs slightly if this will be your first time as a Pelican or if...
View ArticleWhy You Should Become a Pelican
by Jamie Polson I’ve been going to Star Island my whole life for the International Affairs conference. Star Island is my favorite place in the world. When I was a kid I always looked up to the staff...
View ArticleFrosting Cupcakes and Rolling Buns
by Ann Shanks Etter Working as a Pel gave me an opportunity to use skills I don’t normally get to exercise in my career. I was fortunate to be able to take some time off from being a CPA to go work at...
View ArticleA Sense of Belonging: A Pelican Experience
by Josselyn Donahue I’ve been going to Star my whole life and always wished I had more than just a week. The decision to become a Pel was not a hard one for me, and when I stepped off the boat for my...
View ArticleThe Friendships Pelicans Gain
by a Pelican who worked on Star from 2018 – 2022 When I say that I love Star Island, I wouldn’t be lying one bit. I talk about it all the time and anyone who knows me can agree. It’s such a beautiful...
View ArticlePel Hiring Info Session on January 12
Are you thinking about applying to be a Pelican, one of the summer workers on Star Island? Join us for a zoom info session on Thursday, January 12th at 7:30 pm to meet with former Pels. Find out first...
View ArticleRegistration for Star Island’s 2023 Summer Season Now Open
Your visit to Star Island this summer is a little closer now that registration is open. From those first greetings at the dock, to workshop discussions blending into lunch on the front porch, your...
View ArticlePel Hiring Info Session
What is it like to live and work on Star Island? On Jan. 12, 2023, a group of former Pelicans — Star Island’s summer seasonal staff — gathered to answer questions from people interested to learn more....
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