Kihelkonna cemetery damage and care home fee rise

105 graves were damaged at Kihelkonna cemetery, and it is still unclear who will cover the costs. Saaremaa vald (municipality) is collecting information on the damaged grave plots and asks those affected to get in touch.

Kihelkonna care home is asking the vald (municipality) to raise its place fee from €1,250 to €1,360 from 1 January. It cites higher staff and operating costs.

Saaremaa vald estimates that its property needs €80 million of investment, while it can put in only €5–6 million a year. It wants to take part in a state pilot project to get an independent assessment of the future of its services and buildings.

The State Fleet (Riigilaevastik) is testing an 8.2-metre ship model in a Finnish ice laboratory, matching the hull of the planned new ferry. On the Virtsu–Kuivastu route the ferry would normally run on electricity, powered by 3 MWh batteries.

On Friday 20 November at 7 pm, stylist Anete Liivak shares tips on dressing warmly and stylishly in winter. The evening is organised with Restoran Figo and Saaremaa Golf & Country Club; places are limited and booking is required.

On Thursday 26 November at 7 pm, the play "Testamenditäitjad" (The Executors) is staged at Taritu rahvamaja (community hall). In it, an evening of family reminiscing in the middle of the woods turns into a bitter game.