West point hike vista
Matinicus Island is the most remote of the Maine islands with a year round population. Most of the permanent residents are Lobstermen and their families. I should mention that I've seen a lot of lobsterwomen and several boats with all women crews.
Matinicus wharf
Lobster traps
This island has no medical facilities - not even a doctor or nurse on duty. The ferry to the mainland runs only once a month. Cell phone service and internet are intermittent at best. There is a small gravel airstrip, but with the frequent fog, it is sometimes closed for days at a time.
A sign at the airport warned that flights are often delayed,
even if you are sick or injured
Other than occasional visiting yachts (like us) I suspect almost no one but the locals ever visits Matinicus Island.
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