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August 2026

Newsletter Chebeague Transportation Company

Lost & Found Busy summer weekends always leave us with quite a collection of lost items! Bus & Route One: Items are brought directly to the Route One office. Ferry: Lost items usually remain aboard for a few days before being brought to the office, so don't hesitate to call if you're missing something. Because storage space is limited, we ask that lost items be claimed promptly. Unclaimed items are generally donated after a couple of weeks, while perishable groceries must be discarded. You can help by labeling your bags, counting your belongings before you leave, and returning any items that aren't yours to the ferry crew or bus driver. Grocery bag mix-ups happen all the time —and this summer's unofficial favorite seems to be the reusable Trader Joe's tote bag! On the Float We all know by now that freight goes on the float and the crew will load it. CTC asks that customers load commercial freight, bulk freight or any item that requires a ticket, but please wait for the crew to call you down. We do not like to land the ferry with people on the float. Try to keep walkways clear and don’t stack freight around the cleats we use to tie up. Call the office and give us a heads up about bulk freight. Treat others’ bags and groceries as your own. Drop any other items on the stern when we are boarding, don’t come down when the crew is loading, we have a system. Leave freight on the stern and go find a seat if there are other passengers with freight getting on the ferry behind you. We are always willing to help! Ask your crew if they have an extra hand or any tips to get items on and off the ferry.

The Islander in the Big City The Islander is still hard at work in Boston! Outward Bound has been using the ferry since April and they LOVE it (who wouldn't?). While serving in Boston Harbor this season, the Islander has been supporting the Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School, a nonprofit that provides life-changing outdoor education experiences for thousands of young people each year. Through adventure, teamwork, and environmental learning, students develop leadership skills, confidence, and resilience. It can be compared to Ripple Effect on Cow Island that Chebeague teens have attended in the past. Outward Bound also has a presence in Maine! The Islander is scheduled to be back later this month. Take a look at their website for more information on Outward Bound:

Back to School The School Boat is BACK September 1 st Morning trip: 7:05/7:20am Afternoon trip: 2:50/3:05pm No Bus Service to Route One

Summer Office Hours Monday through Thursday 9:00am-3:30pm Friday from 9am - 1:30pm (207)846-3700

https://www.outwardbound.org/csiobs/ Thank you Andrew F. for the amazing picture!

AUGUST 2026 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR

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