Casco Bay Lines approved the one-year pilot program for residents, property owners and their families this spring, but not everyone is on board.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Fire destroys building at Peaks Island trash station
The island’s only firefighter and police officer, plus several volunteers, were first to arrive to fight the blaze in a trash storage building.
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Peaks Island post office fire ruled accidental
Investigators say the fire Monday was caused by improperly discarded smoking materials.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Food assistance available at many Maine parishes
Local parishes are in Skowhegan, Farmington, Augusta, Jay during COVID-19 outbreak.