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.

Dive team recovers body of missing Vinalhaven man

Owen Adair, 31, had not been seen since Oct. 13.

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.

Father of man killed on Vinalhaven files suit to gain access to police records

Lester Feltis wants the Maine Attorney General's Office to turn over investigative files related to his son's death in June 2020.

Allegations of abuse by Robert Indiana resurface in ‘hush money’ court case

Sentenced for Social Security fraud, a Waldoboro man blames his downward spiral on the abuse he says he suffered by the late artist 4 decades ago.

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.