Child-care funding cliff nears, putting Maine families and facilities at risk

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Published
December 4, 2022

Child-care funding cliff nears, putting Maine families and facilities at risk

As pandemic relief dwindles, 'the workforce behind the workforce' worries about its ability to keep providing high-demand services without significant and sustained support.
Published
November 23, 2022

Meet our 10 Mainers To Be Thankful For in 2022

Every year, we ask you to tell us about people in your community who go out of their way to give of themselves for the benefit of others. This year's 10 Mainers To Be Thankful For includes a volunteer from Augusta and an artist who creates public art from Solon. Here are their stories.
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.
Published
August 15, 2021

Over 25 years, Umbrella Cover Museum showered with love

The quirky Peaks Island attraction marks the anniversary with a fashion show. Guess the material.
Published
July 30, 2021

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.
Published
July 7, 2021

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.
Published
June 11, 2021

Opponents seek probe of priority ferry boarding plan for Peaks Island residents

Casco Bay Lines approved the one-year pilot program for residents, property owners and their families this spring, but not everyone is on board.
Published
May 27, 2021

Peaks Island blaze destroys 2 buildings, a boat and a van

No one was injured in the fire Thursday afternoon on Highland Avenue, and its cause is under investigation.
Published
March 9, 2021

New eco-friendly ferry will soon carry passengers between mainland and Peaks Island

The vessel, which will feature a hybrid diesel-battery propulsion system, will replace the aging Machigonne II, built in 1987.
Published
February 15, 2021

Vaccine clinic brings hope, relief to elders on Peaks Island

Front-line immunization teams from Northern Light Health and MaineHealth administer shots to 130 senior residents of the community to fend off COVID-19.