Do yourself a favor. Unplug. Island story-teller, Bill Hinderer, has a new batch of tales to tell. Traditional Scottish stories that will provoke your imagination and leave you with fresh perspectives to ponder. Grist for your mental mill. Through Bill’s artful storytelling, you’ll meet Caileach and Maelbridge, the Mormaer, kelpies, giants, heroes plus the …

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Peaks Island Music Association Concert: The Portland Piano Trio The Peaks Island Music Association is proud to present the Portland Piano Trio featuring the award-winning musicians of 240 Strings: Anastasia Antonacos, piano; Tracey Jasus-Hardel, violin; Wayne Smith, cello.  

Evening lecture series : The Rise of Island Tourism Keven Richardson will share his research on the earliest days of the Peaks Island tourist trade. Light refreshments to follow.  

Peaks Island Music Association Concert – Annual Island Musicians Concert This annual concert features the talents of a diverse lineup of island musicians, and is a fund-raiser for the Barbara Goelman Music Scholarship, awarded to an island resident who is pursuing their music education.

It’s time to party like it’s 1979! We’re throwing a porch party in celebration of our new exhibit, Peaks Island in the 1970s: Building a Community. So break out your suits – leisure, jump and otherwise – and get ready to boogie.

Please join us for the first Pancake Breakfast of the 2019 season, part of the PeaksFest celebrations! Pancakes, eggs, ham and more! including gluten-free pancakes. Come and enjoy great food, great company, and a great view from the scenic porch of the Fifth Maine Regiment Museum. A perfect way to start a Sunday in …

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Evening lecture series: Early Peaks Islanders (1840-1900) Judy Richardson has spent seven years researching and documenting the backgrounds of some of the early Peaks Islanders. She will share the fascinating stories of the men and women who are featured in her book, Early Peaks Islanders (1840-1900). A light reception and book signing will follow.