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PublishedJuly 26, 2023
Ferry ride, lobster bake: Peaks Island Road Race marks 35th year
The 5-miler takes runners around the perimeter of the island and provides a festive atmosphere at race's end.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2023
Dead whale found on the shore of Peaks Island
The Maine Marine Patrol identified the mammal discovered Saturday as a minke whale.
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PublishedDecember 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.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2022
Hammered by Amazon, Peaks’ only hardware store closing
Duffy's Island Hardware was a place Peaks residents could count on year-round for tools, supplies or a DIY gadget.
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PublishedAugust 24, 2022
Short-term rental proposal sparks debate about impact on Peaks and other Portland islands
Some on Peaks Island say a proposal to further restrict short-term rentals in Portland will have an outsized impact on the island and seasonal rentals, though supporters of the referendum say it will add to affordable housing.
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PublishedAugust 11, 2022
Portland lobsterman catches rare blue lobster
The bright blue lobster caught off Peaks Island will take up residence in a tank at Becky's Diner.
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PublishedJune 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.
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PublishedAugust 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.
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PublishedJuly 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.
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PublishedJuly 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.
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