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Island Car: 1986 GMC Fire Truck

Vehicle: 1968 GMC Fire Truck   Island: Hurricane Island   Owner: James P Gaston   “In 1999 my father purchased the first, and probably the last, Hurricane Island fire truck,” writes James R. Gaston, whose father owns the island. “He had the intention of actually using it in the event of a fire on the

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By taking test, you can help broadband mapping project

Maine residents have a chance to shape the future development of broadband service, according to a press release. The U.S. Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NITA) on January 12 awarded the ConnectME Authority about $1.3 million for broadband data collection and mapping over a two-year period and almost $440,000 for broadband planning over

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Featured island car: 1978 Ford F150 Custom

Vehicle: 1978 Ford F150 Custom  Island: Vinalhaven Owner: Josh Turner Mileage: 150,210 “This was my first vehicle, which I bought from Jim Conlan for $1,500. The original owner was Spencer Fuller, who (as I’ve just found out) won the truck in a raffle,” writes Josh Turner, of Vinalhaven. “The suspension is completely gone so every bump in the road makes the whole truck shake and rattle. You can definitely hear me coming before you see me! The rear shocks are hanging off the

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Island Institute launches strategic planning process

The Island Institute is about to launch a strategic planning process, which will define the organization’s priorities over the next three years. From now through November 1, the Island Institute will be reaching out to our island constituents, members, and partner organizations through interviews, community meetings, and online surveys to receive feedback that will structure

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