Peaks Island community rallies around family displaced by fire

Island residents have raised more than $60,000 for the family who lost their home and all of their possessions in a fire last week.

Peaks Island blaze destroys 2 buildings, a boat and a van

No one was injured in the fire Thursday afternoon on Highland Avenue, and its cause is under investigation.

Noted Peaks Island photographer Arthur J. Fink dies at 74

He had an enduring connection to the Bates Dance Festival, where he served as resident photographer from 2005 through 2017.

Fire damages post office on Peaks Island

The fire severely damaged an attached residence, and smoke was visible from mainland Portland, 3 miles away, on Monday afternoon.

Peaks to Portland swim switched to virtual event

Swimmers in the 39th annual event that benefits the YMCA of Southern Maine can log their 2.4 miles in a variety of ways and over multiple days this year.

Deering High student dies in lawn-mowing accident on Peaks Island

Blain Alves, 16, got trapped between the mower he was operating and a parked boat.

Peaks Island’s only gas station and laundromat close after employee is infected

The businesses will close for two weeks ‘out of an abundance of caution,’ says Lionel Plante Associates.

New Peaks Island seafood restaurant is in the works

A local couple plans to turn The Peaks Island House into Island Lobster Co.

Missing Florida teen found dead in Casco Bay

Military museum brings attention to soldier suicide