Casco Bay Lines OKs first rate hike in 15 years, and it’s a big one – for tourists The Press Herald reports significant fare increases for day trips to Peaks… Read more »
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January 2024 storms and record high tides wreck Peaks Island Shoreline
In January 2024, back-to-back storms ravaged the Peaks Island shoreline, especially the “back shore.” As of this blog, several areas are affected. Notably the stairs to Sandy Beach have… Read more »
Can I walk or drive around Peaks Island?
Peaks Island is unique in Maine in allowing access to the shoreline. (See Beaches post however – most beaches are private). Most of Maine’s Coastline is bordered by private property… Read more »
Seeing Fall Foliage on Peaks Island
Despite its nickname “The Rock,” Peaks Island has an abundance of trees that present a spectacular show of colors on the Autumn. One great way to see the foliage is… Read more »
Halloween on Peaks – The Sacred and the Profane
If you are lucky you will be on Peaks Island for the Sacred and Profane. This event takes place at Battery Steele, an old WWII installation tucked into the middle… Read more »
New Public Restroom on Peaks Island !
The City of Portland and the Peaks Island Council have worked together to install a much needed public toilet in an area away from Down Front. The toilet won’t be… Read more »
Exploring the Charm of Peaks Island in Autumn
As the air turns crisp and leaves don their red and golden hues, there’s no better time to escape the bustling city and embrace nature’s seasonal transformation. Nestled just off… Read more »
Peaks Island Beaches
Peaks Island: Public Beaches Not to start on a down note but – public beaches on Peaks are limited. Also all but one lack toilet sand none have shower facilities…. Read more »
Winter on Peaks Island
In Winter, a Side of Peaks Island That Visitors Don’t See By Mira Ptacin Photographed by Greta Rybus From our December 2017 issue Sometime after the leaves have fallen,… Read more »
Where to Eat on Peaks Island, Maine
1. The Cockeyed Gull: Our culinary exploration begins at The Cockeyed Gull, a local favorite renowned for its inviting atmosphere and fresh seafood offerings, many with an Asian inflection. This… Read more »