Vinalhaven ferry grounding was due to human error, investigations find

The Captain Richard G. Spear returned to service in mid-November, after about $150,000 in repairs.

Winthrop School District one of several to report issues with new electric school buses

Two of Winthrop's brand-new Lion Electric Company school buses have not hit the road yet because of malfunctioning windshields, Superintendent Jim Hodgkin said. Yarmouth and Vinalhaven have experienced similar problems.

Ferry damaged rudders, propellers when it struck ledge near Vinalhaven

The Capt. Richard G. Spear, the Maine State Ferry Service's newest ferry, had just left Vinalhaven bound for Rockland when it hit the ledge, transportation officials said Thursday.

State-run ferry runs aground off coast of Vinalhaven

The Rockland-bound ferry was carrying 65 passengers and 5 crew when it ran aground Wednesday morning on a ledge.

Vinalhaven caretaker ordered to repay $300,000 of $900,000 her family received from German homeowner

A federal jury finds that Angelyn Olson used unrestricted access to Andreas von Hirsch's accounts to spend more than $4.5 million between 2013 and 2020 to pay herself and care for his property and boat.

Foundation awards $580K in cancer screening grants

Some ferry runs to Vinalhaven canceled this weekend

The reduced service was prompted by a COVID-19 case coupled with an ongoing staffing shortage.

Court battle over Robert Indiana’s estate heats up over allegations of violence and forgery

A former employee of art publisher Michael McKenzie tells the court that McKenzie threatened his employees if they did not cooperate in forging Indiana's signature and concealing evidence.

U.S. Coast Guard responds to fishing vessel disabled off Maine coast

The Boston-based Padre Pio, a 65-foot-long dragger, reported engine trouble Saturday evening 50 miles southeast of Vinalhaven and will be towed to Rockland.

State launches ferry built in East Boothbay shipyard

The new vessel, named after Capt. Richard G. Spear, a Maine Maritime Academy graduate, will transport passengers and motor vehicles between Rockland and Vinalhaven for the Maine State Ferry Service.