Ferry cancellations are disrupting life on Maine’s unbridged islands. Challenges to hiring and retaining crew include rates of pay and meeting licensing requirements. But DOT said it's addressing the situation.
Maine's island communities suffered serious damage during the January and March storms. After collecting 20 bags of debris on one trip, volunteers are heading back.
Penobscot Island Air was founded in 2004 by Kevin Waters after another airline folded. The airline is a lifeline to islands like Matinicus, transporting passengers, Amazon packages and medication.
The nonprofit is working closely with communities for accurate head counts and to figure out trip rotations, to avoid both vaccine shortages and oversupply.
The Island Institute released a report Wednesday outlining the lack of broadband Internet access on Maine islands, options for solutions and the economic benefits of improved service.
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