PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • August 11, 2025
It’s not just the Maine coastline that draws locals and visitors alike. People can find welcome relief from rising temperatures by exploring the natural beauty of the state’s many coastal and lake islands. The state boasts thousands of them, each one offering a slightly different vibe — from rocky shorelines to sandy beaches, and quiet forests to bustling harbors. Although we can’t cover all of them, we have a list of 22 islands worth visiting in southern and Midcoast Maine.