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New Maine State Ferry rates go into effect May 21 - PenBay Pilot
New Maine State Ferry rates go into effect May 21 PenBay Pilot
Published on 13 June 2025 | 4:53 am
Islesboro Central School wins its first Downeast Regatta - WABI
Islesboro Central School wins its first Downeast Regatta WABI
Published on 30 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Islesboro Central School wins its first Downeast Regatta - WABI
Islesboro Central School wins its first Downeast Regatta WABI
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
A seaside mansion shattered the sales record on this Maine island - Bangor Daily News
A seaside mansion shattered the sales record on this Maine island Bangor Daily News
Published on 28 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Islesboro Secures School's First State Fleet Racing Championship - Midcoast Villager
Islesboro Secures School's First State Fleet Racing Championship Midcoast Villager
Published on 27 May 2025 | 7:00 am
6.5/ Islesboro Central School Student Art Show - Midcoast Villager
6.5/ Islesboro Central School Student Art Show Midcoast Villager
Published on 22 May 2025 | 12:00 pm
5 Breathtaking Maine Islands That Are the Peaceful Escape You’ve Been Craving - Q106.5
5 Breathtaking Maine Islands That Are the Peaceful Escape You’ve Been Craving Q106.5
Published on 22 May 2025 | 7:00 am
You can buy a Maine island home with a turret for under $500,000 - Bangor Daily News
You can buy a Maine island home with a turret for under $500,000 Bangor Daily News
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Islesboro woman arrested for trafficking oxycodone - PenBay Pilot
Islesboro woman arrested for trafficking oxycodone PenBay Pilot
Published on 2 May 2025 | 8:27 pm
Shipping Heiress' Historic Island Retreat Hits the Market in Maine for $6.5 Million—and It's the Epitome of Quiet Luxury - Realtor.com
Published on 26 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Islesboro Author Melissa Olson at Left Bank Books - Maine Art Scene Magazine
Islesboro Author Melissa Olson at Left Bank Books Maine Art Scene Magazine
Published on 21 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Maine State Ferry rates may go up again for the second time in a year - Maine Public
Maine State Ferry rates may go up again for the second time in a year Maine Public
Published on 10 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Maine DOT holds public hearing regarding Maine State Ferry Service tolls - WABI
Maine DOT holds public hearing regarding Maine State Ferry Service tolls WABI
Published on 10 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Islesboro protests, calls for reason and civility - PenBay Pilot
Islesboro protests, calls for reason and civility PenBay Pilot
Published on 6 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Joan Balkus-Knight Obituary (2025) - Islesboro, MA - Daily Item - Legacy.com
Joan Balkus-Knight Obituary (2025) - Islesboro, MA - Daily Item Legacy.com
Published on 22 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Nomination Papers Available for Select Board, School Committee - Midcoast Villager
Nomination Papers Available for Select Board, School Committee Midcoast Villager
Published on 15 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Bids on New Islesboro Ferry Come in High - Midcoast Villager
Bids on New Islesboro Ferry Come in High Midcoast Villager
Published on 15 March 2025 | 7:00 am
RAD Goods Founder Talks Inspirations for Her New Business - modernluxury.com
RAD Goods Founder Talks Inspirations for Her New Business modernluxury.com
Published on 12 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Midcoast lawmakers propose flurry of changes to ferry service - Bangor Daily News
Midcoast lawmakers propose flurry of changes to ferry service Bangor Daily News
Published on 18 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Pine Tree Academy outlasts Islesboro to make it to the semi-finals - WABI
Pine Tree Academy outlasts Islesboro to make it to the semi-finals WABI
Published on 17 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Lincolnville Select Board to hold workshops on community resilience and ferry terminal project - PenBay Pilot
Lincolnville Select Board to hold workshops on community resilience and ferry terminal project PenBay Pilot
Published on 15 February 2025 | 12:49 am
Has John Travolta Finally Sold His Massive Mansion in Maine? - Q106.5
Has John Travolta Finally Sold His Massive Mansion in Maine? Q106.5
Published on 22 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Gritty Maine girls basketball team breaks 122-game losing streak - Bangor Daily News
Gritty Maine girls basketball team breaks 122-game losing streak Bangor Daily News
Published on 17 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Harris Evans Pendleton, obituary - PenBay Pilot
Harris Evans Pendleton, obituary PenBay Pilot
Published on 7 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Plan to dock Maine ferries on the mainland worries island officials - Bangor Daily News
Plan to dock Maine ferries on the mainland worries island officials Bangor Daily News
Published on 27 December 2024 | 8:00 am
25 Popular Celebrities Who Have Owned Homes in Maine - 94.3 WCYY
25 Popular Celebrities Who Have Owned Homes in Maine 94.3 WCYY
Published on 15 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Islesboro residents join island communities alarmed by cuts to ferry services | News - Midcoast Villager
Islesboro residents join island communities alarmed by cuts to ferry services | News Midcoast Villager
Published on 26 September 2024 | 2:22 am
Historic yacht most recently owned in Islesboro heads to Turkey - WPFO
Historic yacht most recently owned in Islesboro heads to Turkey WPFO
Published on 19 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Federal official highlights new Maine hybrid ferry - Maine Public
Federal official highlights new Maine hybrid ferry Maine Public
Published on 16 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Islesboro home destroyed by fire - WABI
Islesboro home destroyed by fire WABI
Published on 10 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Fire destroys home on Islesboro - WABI
Fire destroys home on Islesboro WABI
Published on 9 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Appleton, Islesboro, Matinicus, Northport and St. George receive state infrastructure grants - PenBay Pilot
Appleton, Islesboro, Matinicus, Northport and St. George receive state infrastructure grants PenBay Pilot
Published on 9 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Lucy Burr Obituary (2024) - Mystic, CT - The Day - Legacy.com
Lucy Burr Obituary (2024) - Mystic, CT - The Day Legacy.com
Published on 4 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Nathan Alan Standish Obituary - Newport Daily News
Nathan Alan Standish Obituary Newport Daily News
Published on 18 July 2024 | 7:00 am
Ferry riders raise concerns over delayed, cancelled runs - Maine Public
Ferry riders raise concerns over delayed, cancelled runs Maine Public
Published on 21 June 2024 | 7:00 am
ABB to provide hybrid-electric propulsion for new MaineDOT ferry connecting island community to mainland - ABB
Published on 24 April 2024 | 7:00 am
Tour Sister Parish’s Islesboro Cape - Down East Magazine
Tour Sister Parish’s Islesboro Cape Down East Magazine
Published on 14 April 2024 | 5:34 pm
Maine researchers, students are sorting through muck and slugs to study baby scallops - The Portland Press Herald
Maine researchers, students are sorting through muck and slugs to study baby scallops The Portland Press Herald
Published on 14 April 2024 | 7:00 am
Grindle Point sinkhole stops Friday afternoon ferry service to and from Islesboro - PenBay Pilot
Grindle Point sinkhole stops Friday afternoon ferry service to and from Islesboro PenBay Pilot
Published on 8 March 2024 | 8:00 am
Man located off 700 Acre Island by Waldo County Sheriff’s Department, Coast Guard following citizen’s call of concern - PenBay Pilot
Man located off 700 Acre Island by Waldo County Sheriff’s Department, Coast Guard following citizen’s call of concern PenBay Pilot
Published on 6 March 2024 | 8:00 am
D South boys basketball: Valley rolls to quarterfinal win over Islesboro - centralmaine.com
D South boys basketball: Valley rolls to quarterfinal win over Islesboro centralmaine.com
Published on 17 February 2024 | 8:00 am
John Travolta Just Can't Seem to Sell His Mansion in Maine - 94.3 WCYY
John Travolta Just Can't Seem to Sell His Mansion in Maine 94.3 WCYY
Published on 29 January 2024 | 8:00 am
Heavy damage along coastline as ocean inundates with powerful surf - PenBay Pilot
Heavy damage along coastline as ocean inundates with powerful surf PenBay Pilot
Published on 10 January 2024 | 8:00 am
Eagles Soar Over Lady Wolverines - The Lincoln County News
Eagles Soar Over Lady Wolverines The Lincoln County News
Published on 22 December 2023 | 8:00 am
Breathtaking Waterfront Maine Estate for Sale is Like Living in Italy - 94.3 WCYY
Breathtaking Waterfront Maine Estate for Sale is Like Living in Italy 94.3 WCYY
Published on 16 November 2023 | 8:00 am
A beautiful Maine summer day to race around Islesboro - PenBay Pilot
A beautiful Maine summer day to race around Islesboro PenBay Pilot
Published on 11 September 2023 | 7:00 am
Stranded kayaker recounts her rescue by ferry crew near Islesboro - newscentermaine.com
Stranded kayaker recounts her rescue by ferry crew near Islesboro newscentermaine.com
Published on 28 August 2023 | 7:00 am
UPDATE: ‘Margaret Chase Smith’ ferry crew rescues kayaker in distress off of Islesboro in heavy storm - PenBay Pilot
UPDATE: ‘Margaret Chase Smith’ ferry crew rescues kayaker in distress off of Islesboro in heavy storm PenBay Pilot
Published on 25 August 2023 | 7:00 am
Luxury Home of the Week: For $9.77m, a Maine island estate - Boston.com
Luxury Home of the Week: For $9.77m, a Maine island estate Boston.com
Published on 19 July 2023 | 7:00 am
Gerald Pendleton Obituary - Madison, CT - Dignity Memorial
Gerald Pendleton Obituary - Madison, CT Dignity Memorial
Published on 19 May 2023 | 7:00 am
Watershed Process and Estuary Sustainability Research Group - The University of Maine
Watershed Process and Estuary Sustainability Research Group The University of Maine
Published on 6 May 2023 | 7:00 am
Remember When Kirstie Alley Had a Home in Maine for Almost 30 Years? - WJBQ
Remember When Kirstie Alley Had a Home in Maine for Almost 30 Years? WJBQ
Published on 19 April 2023 | 7:00 am
Feds award $33M to replace Islesboro ferry with hybrid-electric vessel - Mainebiz
Feds award $33M to replace Islesboro ferry with hybrid-electric vessel Mainebiz
Published on 30 January 2023 | 8:00 am
Maine getting $33M to improve ferry service, including a new hybrid-electric vessel for Islesboro - Maine Public
Maine getting $33M to improve ferry service, including a new hybrid-electric vessel for Islesboro Maine Public
Published on 27 January 2023 | 8:00 am
Maine to replace Islesboro ferry with hybrid-electric vessel - Spectrum News
Maine to replace Islesboro ferry with hybrid-electric vessel Spectrum News
Published on 26 January 2023 | 8:00 am
Obituary: Ruth Mitchell Hartley - The Portland Press Herald
Obituary: Ruth Mitchell Hartley The Portland Press Herald
Published on 11 January 2023 | 8:00 am
Islesboro residents recall that Kirstie Alley ‘always fit in’ - Bangor Daily News
Islesboro residents recall that Kirstie Alley ‘always fit in’ Bangor Daily News
Published on 7 December 2022 | 8:00 am
These Handsome Walking Sticks Are “Little Pieces of Islesboro” - Down East Magazine
These Handsome Walking Sticks Are “Little Pieces of Islesboro” Down East Magazine
Published on 14 October 2022 | 6:32 pm
Donald William Johnson Obituary September 20, 2022 - W. L. Case and Company Funeral Directors - casefuneralhome.com
Donald William Johnson Obituary September 20, 2022 - W. L. Case and Company Funeral Directors casefuneralhome.com
Published on 20 September 2022 | 7:00 am
Robert ‘Jay’ Legere, obituary - PenBay Pilot
Robert ‘Jay’ Legere, obituary PenBay Pilot
Published on 18 August 2022 | 7:00 am
Island Time, by Rafil Kroll-Zaidi - Harper's Magazine
Island Time, by Rafil Kroll-Zaidi Harper's Magazine
Published on 15 August 2022 | 11:41 am
Earl F. Durkee, obituary - PenBay Pilot
Earl F. Durkee, obituary PenBay Pilot
Published on 29 July 2022 | 7:00 am
An Islesboro couple is buying up land in Belfast but they aren't saying what they will do with it - Bangor Daily News
An Islesboro couple is buying up land in Belfast but they aren't saying what they will do with it Bangor Daily News
Published on 27 July 2022 | 7:00 am
Former Greenpeace captain steps up as a crew shortage threatens island’s ferry service - Bangor Daily News
Former Greenpeace captain steps up as a crew shortage threatens island’s ferry service Bangor Daily News
Published on 7 July 2022 | 7:00 am
Belfast, Mount View, Islesboro compete in Belfast track meet - PenBay Pilot
Belfast, Mount View, Islesboro compete in Belfast track meet PenBay Pilot
Published on 9 May 2022 | 7:00 am
Robert Leach, Jr., obituary - PenBay Pilot
Robert Leach, Jr., obituary PenBay Pilot
Published on 28 December 2021 | 8:00 am
Islesboro Land Trust urges Maine DEP to increase penalty for Penobscot Bay plastics spill - PenBay Pilot
Islesboro Land Trust urges Maine DEP to increase penalty for Penobscot Bay plastics spill PenBay Pilot
Published on 25 October 2021 | 7:00 am
Giant rubber duck resurfaces in Islesboro - WGME
Giant rubber duck resurfaces in Islesboro WGME
Published on 25 August 2021 | 7:00 am
Giant rubber ducky takes flight, spotted in Islesboro - WABI
Giant rubber ducky takes flight, spotted in Islesboro WABI
Published on 24 August 2021 | 7:00 am
Robert McNeil Obituary (2021) - Islesboro, ME - New York Times - Legacy.com
Robert McNeil Obituary (2021) - Islesboro, ME - New York Times Legacy.com
Published on 28 July 2021 | 7:00 am
Islesboro teens spent years raising money for their senior trip. Instead, they used the money to vaccinate the island. - Bangor Daily News
Islesboro teens spent years raising money for their senior trip. Instead, they used the money to vaccinate the island. Bangor Daily News
Published on 12 June 2021 | 7:00 am
It took a village to save this island store - Bangor Daily News
It took a village to save this island store Bangor Daily News
Published on 28 February 2021 | 8:00 am
John Travolta Selling Massive Waterfront Mansion in Maine for $5M - Realtor.com
John Travolta Selling Massive Waterfront Mansion in Maine for $5M Realtor.com
Published on 23 February 2021 | 8:00 am
John Travolta selling $5M Islesboro mansion with 20 bedrooms - newscentermaine.com
John Travolta selling $5M Islesboro mansion with 20 bedrooms newscentermaine.com
Published on 21 February 2021 | 8:00 am
John Travolta Selling $5 Million Mansion With 20 Bedrooms - Bloomberg
John Travolta Selling $5 Million Mansion With 20 Bedrooms Bloomberg
Published on 21 February 2021 | 8:00 am
John Travolta’s Islesboro home on market for $5 million - centralmaine.com
John Travolta’s Islesboro home on market for $5 million centralmaine.com
Published on 19 February 2021 | 8:00 am
John Travolta’s Islesboro home on market for $5 million - The Portland Press Herald
John Travolta’s Islesboro home on market for $5 million The Portland Press Herald
Published on 19 February 2021 | 8:00 am
Islesboro Select Board, Land Trust send strong message to state over two-ton trash spill in Penobscot Bay - PenBay Pilot
Islesboro Select Board, Land Trust send strong message to state over two-ton trash spill in Penobscot Bay PenBay Pilot
Published on 8 January 2021 | 8:00 am
Amid pandemic, ‘an air of cautious optimism prevails’ at Islesboro Central School - PenBay Pilot
Amid pandemic, ‘an air of cautious optimism prevails’ at Islesboro Central School PenBay Pilot
Published on 12 October 2020 | 7:00 am
Karin Lockwood joins Islesboro Central School - PenBay Pilot
Karin Lockwood joins Islesboro Central School PenBay Pilot
Published on 16 August 2020 | 7:00 am
Peggy Shea brings tech experience to Islesboro Central School - PenBay Pilot
Peggy Shea brings tech experience to Islesboro Central School PenBay Pilot
Published on 14 August 2020 | 7:00 am
Reported bear sighting on Maine island turns out to be dog named Sugar - WGME
Reported bear sighting on Maine island turns out to be dog named Sugar WGME
Published on 7 August 2020 | 7:00 am
Islesboro Central School honors its graduating Class of 2020 - PenBay Pilot
Islesboro Central School honors its graduating Class of 2020 PenBay Pilot
Published on 8 May 2020 | 11:44 pm
Kirstie Alley sells Islesboro home - Bangor Daily News
Kirstie Alley sells Islesboro home Bangor Daily News
Published on 24 April 2020 | 7:00 am
Stitch ’n’ Bliss - Down East Magazine
Stitch ’n’ Bliss Down East Magazine
Published on 26 October 2019 | 9:27 pm
Ron Chase: Biking Islesboro on the Ritz - The Portland Press Herald
Ron Chase: Biking Islesboro on the Ritz The Portland Press Herald
Published on 30 August 2019 | 7:00 am
Islesboro Central School hires new counselor - PenBay Pilot
Islesboro Central School hires new counselor PenBay Pilot
Published on 7 August 2019 | 7:00 am
Islesboro residents sue Maine DOT over ferry prices - WGME
Islesboro residents sue Maine DOT over ferry prices WGME
Published on 25 May 2018 | 7:00 am
Islesboro residents fear for future of island community after steep ferry fee increase - The Portland Press Herald
Islesboro residents fear for future of island community after steep ferry fee increase The Portland Press Herald
Published on 10 May 2018 | 7:00 am
Tensions Flare, Threats Fly As Islesboro Residents React To Ferry Rate Hike - Maine Public
Tensions Flare, Threats Fly As Islesboro Residents React To Ferry Rate Hike Maine Public
Published on 1 May 2018 | 7:00 am
Maine leases four acres of water off Islesboro to mussel-growing venture - PenBay Pilot
Maine leases four acres of water off Islesboro to mussel-growing venture PenBay Pilot
Published on 19 January 2018 | 8:00 am
ICYMI: King Speaks at Islesboro Central School's Graduation | - Senator King (.gov)
ICYMI: King Speaks at Islesboro Central School's Graduation | Senator King (.gov)
Published on 12 June 2017 | 7:00 am
Man survives dangerous maneuver trying to make ferry to Islesboro - newscentermaine.com
Man survives dangerous maneuver trying to make ferry to Islesboro newscentermaine.com
Published on 16 May 2017 | 7:00 am
Islesboro’s deer problem puts residents ‘in limbo’ - The Portland Press Herald
Islesboro’s deer problem puts residents ‘in limbo’ The Portland Press Herald
Published on 14 May 2017 | 7:00 am
Ocean swimmers crossing from Northport to Islesboro raise more than $160,000 - PenBay Pilot
Ocean swimmers crossing from Northport to Islesboro raise more than $160,000 PenBay Pilot
Published on 25 August 2016 | 7:00 am
Islesboro mansion, state's priciest home, sold at auction - WGME
Islesboro mansion, state's priciest home, sold at auction WGME
Published on 28 June 2016 | 7:00 am
Four years following a sexual exploitation case, Islesboro school and community talk resilience - PenBay Pilot
Four years following a sexual exploitation case, Islesboro school and community talk resilience PenBay Pilot
Published on 2 May 2016 | 7:00 am
An Eerie Excursion: On the Maine island of Islesboro, searching for a spider she wasn't sure was real - Columbia Daily Tribune
An Eerie Excursion: On the Maine island of Islesboro, searching for a spider she wasn't sure was real Columbia Daily Tribune
Published on 6 July 2014 | 7:00 am
Early returns from Islesboro's late season hunt - PenBay Pilot
Early returns from Islesboro's late season hunt PenBay Pilot
Published on 11 December 2012 | 8:00 am