A sense of community pervades Vinalhaven Island, which is 15 miles off the coast

Authors

Christine Parrish

Source

Down East

Date

3-1-2004

Pages

44-49

Abstract

A sense of community pervades Vinalhaven Island, which is 15 miles off the coast of Rockland and boasts a year-round population of 1,200. The community pulls together in times of need and connects through gossip at other times. Despite island amenities such as a motel and year-round restaurants, electricity can cut out in a storm and the price to take a car round trip to the mainland is $30. Most of the islanders stay put in the winter, keep their generators fueled, and create their own entertainment.

Subjects

Vinalhaven

Recommended Citation

Parrish, Christine, "A sense of community pervades Vinalhaven Island, which is 15 miles off the coast" (2004). Maine News Index - Down East Magazine. 1525.
https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/news_downeast/1525