Candidates line up for November election, including four to replace At-Large Councilor Jill Duson, who has served for two decades.
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Maine Voices: ‘What’s in it for all of us?’ is the right metric to live by
Respecting our community – picking up beer cans, wearing masks, picking up after dogs – is a habit that’s easy to drop without practice.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster
Eco-friendlier ferry coming to Casco Bay service
The new vessel, expected by the end of 2022, will be one of the first of its kind to have a hybrid diesel electric propulsion system that dramatically cuts carbon dioxide emissions.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Public input sought for Peaks Island ferry study
PORTLAND — The city and Casco Bay Lines are teaming up to look at ways to improve the Peaks Island ferry landing and are seeking public input. The project, according to the city, would improve safety, comfort and efficiency. An online survey is underway now through July 23, and a public meeting will be held […]
Posted inLocal & State, News
Peaks Island post office fire ruled accidental
Investigators say the fire Monday was caused by improperly discarded smoking materials.
Posted inLocal & State
Fire damages post office on Peaks Island
The fire severely damaged an attached residence, and smoke was visible from mainland Portland, 3 miles away, on Monday afternoon.
Posted inSports
Peaks to Portland swim switched to virtual event
Swimmers in the 39th annual event that benefits the YMCA of Southern Maine can log their 2.4 miles in a variety of ways and over multiple days this year.
Posted inLocal & State
Deering High student dies in lawn-mowing accident on Peaks Island
Blain Alves, 16, got trapped between the mower he was operating and a parked boat.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Peaks Island’s only gas station and laundromat close after employee is infected
The businesses will close for two weeks ‘out of an abundance of caution,’ says Lionel Plante Associates.
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 […]