Reports of drunken wedding guests and babies on drivers’ laps lead city councilors to consider stricter rules for Peaks, Cliff and Great Diamond islands.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Julie Goell, a clown, teacher, versatile performer and ‘amazing creator,’ dies at 65
The beloved Peaks Island resident with a gift for physical comedy also performed on stage and screen until a medical condition robbed her of the ability to walk and talk.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors
Shots heard ’round 3 Portland islands as annual culling of deer begins
The special hunts are a regular part of life on Peaks, Cliff and Great Diamond as the city thins the herds to keep the animals from becoming a nuisance.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Portland officer cleared in lawsuit claiming excessive force
A federal jury finds in favor of Cynthia Rumery-Taylor in the lawsuit filed by a Peaks Island woman after an arrest in October 2014.
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Plan for construction of up to 14 condos makes waves on Peaks Island
A developer seeks a zoning change for a multi-unit building on Peaks, an area of mostly single homes, in a sign that Portland’s housing crunch may be spreading offshore.
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Boil water order lifted for Peaks, Cushing, Little Diamond islands
All tests indicate the water is safe to consume now, according to the Portland Water District.
Posted inNews, Sports
Alex Mukai of Cape Elizabeth wins Peaks to Portland
The 18-year-old swimmer beats five-time champ Scott Yeomans by 5 seconds; and Elizabeth Mancuso of Boston wins the women’s division.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: To fathom tourists’ impact on Peaks Island, imagine so many on Munjoy Hill
It’s time to hold a public hearing to air concerns about public safety staffing and ferry access.
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Large crowds strain ferries to popular Casco Bay islands
Lines grow and Peaks residents endure delays, especially July 4th weekend, when ‘astounding’ demand led to added boat runs and a Casco Bay Lines apology.
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Four Casco Bay islands affected by water main break early Thursday
A water district official says the rupture between Great Diamond and Little Diamond islands has been fixed and service restored as of 7 p.m.