The earthquake just before 4 a.m. Tuesday was centered near Vinalhaven, an island in Penobscot Bay.
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On Maine islands, housing shortages threaten community survival
Islands with year-round residents need emergency responders, gas station attendants, postal workers, store clerks and teachers. When there’s nowhere for vital workers to live, they turn elsewhere. It’s eroding a storied way of life.
Maine’s problems with Lion Electric buses began immediately
Records show maintenance and mechanical issues arose more than two years ago, and continue to this day.
Sisterhood-building events set for February
Finding Our Voices Book Club discussion and cold water dip fundraiser bring hope and connectivity to women across Maine.
Maine’s Lion Electric school buses have been a disaster. What’s next?
As the company experiences financial troubles, the Maine Department of Education hopes to get relief for school districts.
Electric buses continue to cause problems for Maine schools
Winthrop Public Schools is among the districts still debating what to do with buses obtained through a federal grant program.
Group explores ambulance vessels as part of solution to island care crisis
Ambulance boats, which are common in countries like Norway, would function as floating mini hospitals.
Island communities ask Gov. Mills to intervene to get ferry service back on track
The ferry service to islands in Penobscot Bay has been plagued by cancellations due to staff shortages.
State police investigating death of boy, 1, on Vinalhaven
The Office of Chief Medical Examiner performed an autopsy Thursday, but the results have not yet been released.
Maine State Ferry Service hampered by staffing shortages
After repeated trip cancellations, the state-run ferry service in Penobscot Bay has contracted with an Indiana company to provide temporary workers.