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.
Across the state, expansions are planned, underway or recently completed, and range from new rural clinics to Maine Medical Center’s 300,000-square-foot Malone Family Tower in Portland.
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.