Islesboro residents underwhelmed by state's hybrid ferry plan

Islesboro residents underwhelmed by state's hybrid ferry plan

The Maine Department of Transportation is moving ahead with plans for a ferry that is less climate-friendly than some Islesboro residents had hoped. When the agency began planning in 2022 to replace the 40-year-old ferry that serves Islesboro, it envisioned an electric vessel that would slash emissions while serving the state’s busiest ferry route. Since then, the agency has scaled back its ambitions over cost concerns. The MaineDOT’s work plan …