frye island news service ― The weekly FINS is online for your viewing.

revised ferry schedule july 2  ― We will be extending the ferry schedule until mid-night on Thursday July 2 because of the Holiday weekend.

walking trails map ― A new Trails Map with trail descriptions is now available online. Print off a copy for yourself and enjoy walking around the Island.

downeast magazine article ― A lengthy article appeared in the July 2009 issue of DownEast Magazine about the Town of Frye Island. The interviews taken for the article were done in 2008. Permission to reprint the DownEast Article on the Frye Island website has been granted by DownEast.  Other than the choice of the title and a few other items, it is a good description of Frye Island.

lake water quality ― A large group of volunteers in Maine measure lake water quality. The graph below summarizes the average annual water clarity for all Maine lakes using a Secchi Disk that is lowered into the water. The average annual water clarity for Sebago over the past few years has been in the 8-9 meter range. There are a handful of lakes that are clearer than Sebago Lake.

The above graph came from The Water Column, a publication of the Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program (VLMP). An online copy of that publication is available for review. It contains a lot of very interesting information. The Maine VLMP is a tax-deductible not-for-profit organization. Anyone interested in providing support can get more information on the VLMP Support Page on their website.

TV Reception  ― With the transition to Digital TV over-the-air, you may be considering a different type of antenna for your TV. Check out the Helpful Information that is online.

ferry policies  ― The Board of Selectmen / Executive Committee have approved two Ferry Policies.  The first policy is new covering pedestrian use of the ferry: Pedestrian Policy. That policy focus on the safety of pedestrian use of the ferry. The second policy is a revision of a previous policy: Complimentary Ferry Ticket Policy. That policy clarifies who may ride the ferry for free. Of special note, Island Board members will no longer be compensated with a ferry ticket for participating in meetings and Town employees will not get free Ferry rides for personal use.  

Online registrations  ― The State of Maine has an online registration system for automobiles, boats and sporting. Check out the Registration Information page for more details. This can be used anytime during the year and should save you time over visiting the Town office. You can find this information anytime by using the menu system in the top left corner of the webpage ... mouse over Find Information, then select Maine Registrations.

GENERAL INFORMATION ― Frye Island is located in Sebago Lake approximately 25 miles west of Portland, Maine. We became Maine's newest town in 1998, and the wonderful memories of that glorious July Fourth weekend will live on for years to come. There are two ferries that provide transportation to & from the Island on a scheduled basis. The Island is easy to find, just head towards Raymond, Maine on State Route 302. More detailed information is available to assist you in driving to Frye Island. There is a General Information Sheet available that describes a myriad of useful information for Islanders. There is a wonderful nine hole public golf course on the Island. A popular place on the Island for both people on the Island and boaters on Sebago Lake is Frye's Leap General Store & Cafe. There is a private marina with in-water boat docking for property owners on the Island; some slips are available for weekly rental for visitors and renters staying on the Island. There is a Virtual Island Tour that is available to anyone that would like to see what the Island is like.