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Published
March 16, 2023

Seals that wandered into Cape Elizabeth are returned to ocean

Dexxy, found wandering town streets in January, and another seal were released at a beach in Phippsburg after weeks of rehabilitation.
Published
November 23, 2022

Facial recognition project in Casco Bay can help conserve seals, scientists say

Researchers found the tool's accuracy in identifying the marine mammals is close to 100%, which is no small accomplishment in an ecosystem that is home to thousands of seals.
Published
August 10, 2022

Staffing shortages force service reductions at Casco Bay Lines, Maine State Ferry Service

Casco Bay Lines will scale back some trips starting this weekend, while the state ferry services has had to cancel dozens of trips this summer.
Published
July 10, 2022

Book review: A newly minted doctor navigates stormy waters to make house calls on the islands of Casco Bay

In 'Go by Boat,' Dr. Chuck Radis writes about his early career, when he faced challenges from the federal bureaucracy and from independent-minded islanders.
Published
June 26, 2022

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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Published
December 20, 2021

Community support leads to preservation of undeveloped Casco Bay islands

The islands of Little Whaleboat West, Nate and Tuck are now protected under the Maine Coast Heritage Trust.
Published
November 9, 2021

A 1-in-100 million lobster is caught in Casco Bay

Haddie, a pastel-colored cotton candy lobster, is living in a tank, for now.
Published
October 25, 2021

Late developer’s Casco Bay island home sells for $7 million

Hope Island, part of the town of Chebeague Island, was bought last month by Ed Mylett, a California-based entrepreneur and motivational speaker.
Published
February 1, 2021

Casco Bay shellfish group building database to help local industry adapt

The Casco Bay Regional Shellfish Working Group wants to know what kind of information shellfish communities would like to see in a public database, aiming to supply those in the industry with one comprehensive resource.
Published
January 29, 2021

Group building database for Casco Bay shellfish harvesters

The Casco Bay Regional Shellfish Working Group is designing an interactive online database to support shellfish conservation and management decisions in the region.