The calendar may say spring, but recent temperatures and weather patterns remind us that April can still be winter-like here in Maine. The arrival of…
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What’s in a Name? Exploring the Heritage of Casco Bay.
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Evidence of early Native American life has been found throughout Casco Bay’s islands. Rich estuaries filled with fish, lobsters, and other sea life brought many…
Following the Compass Arrow: Navigating Casco Bay
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Our captains know their stuff. On a calm, clear day, they know the route to Peaks Island or down the bay like the backs of…
Meet Our Crew – Captain Bill Wanzer, a Man of the People
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On the warmest day of February, with the fog lifting, Captain Bill Wanzer stands in his floating office atop the Machigonne II. It’s his first…
Cruising Casco Bay Isn’t Just a Summer Thing
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When you think of Casco Bay Lines, your mind probably drifts off to warm, sunny days in July—toting your kids and their sand toys off…
Crowdsourcing Photos: How We Keep Our Social Media Content Cool Year-Round
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Here at Casco Bay Lines, we try to keep our social media feeds filled with great photos of our favorite things, even in the dead…
Weathering the Storm(s) on Casco Bay
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We’ve all heard someone say, “if you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes and it will change” when talking about Maine. And this statement…
Meet Our Crew – Caity Gildart Works Her CBL Event Magic
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When Caity (Baker) Gildart was a kid, she had it pretty good. Every summer she would board the Casco Bay Lines ferry with her dad,…
Santa’s Little Helpers: How Our Freight Team Can Help Make Your Holidays Merry and Bright
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Santa’s elves aren’t the only ones who are busy this time of year—our dedicated freight team has been hard at work over the last couple…
Prepping for Winter? So Are We!
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As we get ready to flip the calendar to December and an icy chill hits the air, many of us are prepping our homes, cars,…