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Welcome to Peaks Island.

Stories from a small island in Maine.

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Here are a few yarns from my experience on this beautiful little rock called Peaks Island. I post musings every week or so.

That island wave
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That island wave

When off-islanders come out to visit us, I tell them to look out for the island wave. Be ready for it. Respond in kind.

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Island gems
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Island gems

We’ve only lived out on Peaks for about a year, but that’s enough time to find island gems.

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Island grocery run
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Island grocery run

Sometimes I feel like a modern-day forager when filling our Peaks Island pantry.

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Maine famous
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Maine famous

Short update from the island today to call out a recent article that the Portland Press Herald published on island life during a global pandemic.

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Taking the plunge
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Taking the plunge

It’s a dreary day out here on the island. Last night we had an epic thunderstorm.

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Carting around
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Carting around

Some islands in Maine prohibit cars completely. Peaks, on the other hand, is full island vehicles.

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Ferry life
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Ferry life

For some, taking a ferry to and from an island may appear to be a chore. For me, it’s a moment of pause.

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Late season snow
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Late season snow

Maine likes to play tricks on you when it comes to the end of winter.

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Island in isolation
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Island in isolation

About a year ago, my wife and son Quinn packed our bags and moved to Peaks Island.

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