NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. – Carole M. Burnette, 91, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026. She resided on Peaks Island, …
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Maine consumer watchdog calls for investigation into Casco Bay Lines rate hikes
The Office of the Public Advocate is siding with a group of ferry customers who say that the Casco Bay Island Transit District has not adequately analyzed the impact of proposed rate increases on low-income island residents.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine’s islands have figured out affordable housing | Opinion
For years, island residents have been organizing to address their housing challenges by advancing practical, community-driven solutions. The results are compelling.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Maine, News
New book shows Mainers really love their reading nooks
Buddy Doyle’s book ‘Maine’s Still Reading’ features more than 50 portraits of people in their favorite reading spots, including Tess Gerritsen, Chris Van Dusen, Dr. Nirav Shah and Pat Callaghan.
Posted inCommunity, News
Portland jetport changes incoming flight route after noise complaints
Since January, the Portland International Jetport has received 682 noise complaints from 10 individuals.
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Peaks Island author’s novelette a finalist for prestigious science fiction award
Catherynne M. Valente’s ‘When He Calls Your Name’ is vying for a 2026 Hugo Award.
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This Portland woman recognized herself in a historical photo – 80 years later
Reta Morrill, a fifth-generation Peaks Island resident, recalls her school days riding a Casco Bay ferry to and from school.
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Pizza truck Il Leone won’t open on Peaks Island this summer
The popular outdoor pizza restaurant on Lions Club land has been open for 5 summers.
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Program trains the storytellers at Portland’s historic sites
Local residents take an 11-week training course so they can lead tours, answer questions and serve as volunteer ambassadors for the region’s rich past.
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Obituary: Todd Remage-Healey
PEAKS ISLAND – Todd Remage-Healey died unexpectedly Feb. 15, 2026, on Peaks Island.
Born in 1950 in New York City, N.Y., he …