The state boasts thousands of islands, each one offering a slightly different vibe, from quiet camping getaways to bustling harbor towns.
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Falmouth man pleads guilty to nearly a decade of tax evasion
Jeffrey Riddle failed to pay the IRS hundreds of thousands in taxes, then he bought an island home.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Greater Portland Council of Governments leads coastal erosion initiative
The Greater Portland Council of Governments received a grant to help Casco Bay municipalities that are facing coastal erosion and gather more coastal bluff data.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Old Army hospital on Great Diamond Island could become condos
Portland is selling the last city-owned property at Fort McKinley to a developer who plans to restore the building and create 9 condos.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Residents of 2 Casco Bay islands band together to bring high-speed internet to their homes
More than a dozen Maine islands are waiting for access to fast, reliable internet that has become critical for everything from schoolwork to watching movies.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Uncategorized
Crown Jewel restaurant will close for the season
The Portland island restaurant lost its lease after launching a boat delivery service from its marina location, the owners said.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Casco Bay Lines makes more cuts to ferry service
PORTLAND — Casco Bay Lines has made another reduction in its ferry schedule in light of the city’s stay at home emergency order issued to slow the spread of the coronavirus outbreak. The altered schedule can be found on the schedule page of the Casco Bay Lines’ website and is available on the vessels. It is […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Island residents vow to continue secession push
After a petition to start the secession process failed, Great Diamond Island residents are exploring two options.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Secession isn’t the solution to Great Diamond Island’s issues with Portland
It’s hard to see how separating from the city would improve service delivery or give more people a say in island policies.
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Great Diamond Island residents may try to secede from Portland
Frustrated with the city’s treatment of the island, some collect signatures as a first step.