Seasonal and out-of-doors, local and Italian, Il Leone on Peaks Island gets 4 stars.
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Short-term rental proposal sparks debate about impact on Peaks and other Portland islands
Some on Peaks Island say a proposal to further restrict short-term rentals in Portland will have an outsized impact on the island and seasonal rentals, though supporters of the referendum say it will add to affordable housing.
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Portland Meetings: Aug. 17-24
Wed. 8/17 4 p.m. Public Art Committee City Hall Wed. 8/17 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Meeting City Hall Thur. 8/18 8:30 a.m. Emergency Shelter Assessment Committee City Hall Thur. 8/18 8:30 a.m. Zoning Board of Appeals Zoom Fri. 8/19 8 a.m. Board of Assessment Review City Hall Tues. 8/23 8 a.m. Legislative & Nominating Committee City […]
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Portland lobsterman catches rare blue lobster
The bright blue lobster caught off Peaks Island will take up residence in a tank at Becky’s Diner.
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Island Veterinary Service offers appointments and community at sea
It provides care for pets on the islands in Casco Bay, bringing with it an untraditional – but welcome – veterinary experience.
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Eat & Run: At Il Leone, a matchless melding of pizza and place
The outdoor, seasonal pizza restaurant is another reason to visit Peaks Island.
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Over 25 years, Umbrella Cover Museum showered with love
The quirky Peaks Island attraction marks the anniversary with a fashion show. Guess the material.
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Umbrella Cover Museum celebrates 25 years with fashion show, music
What started as one umbrella cover tacked to her kitchen wall 25 years ago has turned into the only museum of its kind in the world for Umbrella Cover Museum founder and curator Nancy 3. Hoffman. To commemorate the milestone and the more than 2,000 covers on display at 62 Island Ave. on Peaks Island, […]
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Inflation stalls Maine infrastructure projects including new ferry for Peaks Island
The agency that runs Casco Bay ferries spent 5 years putting together $15 million in funding to replace its 30-year-old Machigonne II. The sole bid for the new boat came in at more than $22 million.
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Rattled by increase in airplane noise, Peaks Islanders are the latest to seek relief
‘We have more planes coming over Peaks Island now than we have at any time in our history,’ one resident says.