The ordinance would include registration fees and require an annual inspection.
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Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: Al fresco dining, second locations and cider on tap
And this month, Otto celebrates 10 years and 10 towns.
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Casco Bay Lines board votes for larger ferry despite islanders’ concerns
The directors also vote to limit the number of people who can ride to Peaks Island to 499 per trip, but will allow as many as 599 people to return to Portland.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Don’t pursue plan for bigger ferry unless Peaks is ready for it
Tourism-related health, safety and infrastructure issues must be addressed before expanding the new vessel’s passenger capacity.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture
When the gang from Kestrel Cove shows up in Florida, what could possibly go right?
In ‘Sweating Through,’ Peter Bridgford offers the same hugely entertaining sense of the absurd, but the narrative framework is shaky.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Islanders given a reprieve from parking garage evictions in Portland
Unified Parking Partners, the company that manages the privately-owned Ocean Gateway garage, is rescinding some of the termination letters sent last Thursday to 20 island residents, but it’s unclear how long they will be allowed to stay.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Peaks Island residents justifiably skeptical about bigger ferry
Valid concerns have been raised regarding the costs and impact of a vessel that can carry 200 more passengers than the Machigonne II.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Planning for new Peaks Island ferry is the responsible thing to do
A larger discussion about the island’s future is a wise idea, but Casco Bay Lines must keep moving ahead with the design process.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Facing opposition from Peaks Islanders, ferry line rethinks its plan for a bigger boat
Casco Bay Lines takes a 60-day break to consider alternatives and review the financial risks of a larger ferry to handle summer crowds.
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Peaks Island residents challenge grant to build controversial ferry
They express concern about the congestion at the landing and a lack of public facilities for visitors.