Jeanann Alves wants to ensure her horses are cared for, but a permitting violation with the city led to their shelters being razed.
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Peaks to Portland swimmers ready to splash in Casco Bay two days after sewage spill
Saturday’s race will go on after testing shows reduced bacteria levels near East End Beach.
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Sewage spill casts doubt on Peaks to Portland Swim, a summer staple
Organizers for the event Saturday are optimistic tests will show that competitors face no danger.
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Missing Florida man, 19, found dead in Casco Bay
Maxwell Brown of Boca Raton went missing Sunday evening from Great Diamond Island.
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Visit 30 Maine island sites in a single day? Check.
Our intrepid reporter and a fellow island-hopper condense into one day a challenge by the Maine Island Trail Association to visit the sites by Oct. 8.
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Earthlings and aliens cavort in crazy, comic ‘Opera’
Catherynne M. Valente’s latest sci-fi gem is funny, fast and charming yet touches on some serious themes, too.
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Illustration Institute receives a matching grant toward sustaining the Faison residency on Peaks
The $200,000 from the Maine Community Foundation is part of a project to create a long-term artist residency on the island for illustrators.
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On Peaks, horse farm caught in crossfire as newcomers buck long-held local views
A simmering feud between island neighbors has led the city of Portland to issue citations over zoning – and has put the equine refuge on alert.
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Otto pizza to set sail for Peaks Island
The popular pizzeria will deliver pies to islanders every Wednesday through Aug. 30.
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Portland passes stricter rules for golf carts on Casco Bay islands
The City Council also opens up 30 additional parking spaces on Fore Street for islanders, who have complained about a loss of access to parking.