Pierce County runs two 54-car ferries in summer and says system meets capacity demands. Population rose 64% since 2015; spike in housing permits and vacation rentals. Residents urge added runs, ...

Nearly four years after they bought an out-of-service ferryboat for $280,100, their plans for a floating event space may be running aground. Nearly four years after they bought an out-of-service ...

The completion of a near-$2 million infrastructure project will bring high-speed internet access to communities throughout Smith Island, the office of Gov. Wes Moore announced. The project, according ...

Maryland officials say 99.5% of locations in the state now have the ability to access broadband, with work on the remaining 0.5% ahead of schedule. Part of the remaining area includes Smith Island, ...

Chances are if you’ve visited Newport Beach before, you’re familiar with Balboa Island. The area has its quirks and charm from the first frozen banana stand that became an inspiration for TV’s ...

SMITH ISLAND, Md., Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon (VZ)'s award-winning network has reached one of America's most secluded communities, bringing high-speed internet and mobile service to ...

If you're visiting Mackinac Island for the 35th annual Somewhere in Time weekend, Oct. 3-5, make sure to not miss the last ferry on the way out. If visitors miss the last boat, you'll have to spend an ...

Kent Island is home to stunning landscapes and legendary crab feasts. Here are 10 things to do, from kayaking to biking to getting a crash course in Black maritime history. The allure of Kent Island, ...

On the Chesapeake Bay, 20 miles east of Maryland’s capital, Kent Island is a town known for its sprawling waterscapes, scrumptious seafood, and storied maritime history. Despite its many superlatives, ...

A video shared on social media shows the popular Block Island Ferry bobbing up and down as it battles vicious waves from Hurricane Erin on Wednesday night. Newsweek reached out to Block Island Ferry ...

NEW LONDON, CT (WFSB) - Ferry services between New London and Block Island were canceled this week due to sea conditions as Hurricane Erin approached. The Block Island Ferry announced that services ...