Frequently asked questions:
Q. What time is the noon boat?
A. 12:05 in the summer,12:25 in the Winter, and 12:00 the rest of the year. Also see Casco Bay Lines link below for ferry schedules.
Q. Where are the public restrooms on the island?
A. Porta Potties are available near Mariners Wharf and the beaches (maybe).
Q. Where can I get a fire permit?
A. See Public Safety link below for Mike Floyd, Brad Brown, Dickie Clarke, and Robyn Clarke.
Q. What time is the dump open?
A. a.k.a. "the transfer station" posts the hours on the gate.
Q. What's the number for Chub's bus?
A. 766-2574
Q. Where is the beach?
A. It's at the end of BEACH AVE., Hello! Just keep walking until your hat floats.
Q. When's the next mass at the Catholic church?
A. Next summmer.
Q. What are the hours at the Library?
Q. What time is High Tide?
A. http://www.maineboats.com/tide-charts/southcoast
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About the Town
About the Town
Long Island, located in Casco Bay, is one of Maine’s 14 islands with year round communities. Located 6 miles off the coast of Portland, the only access to the island is by 45 minutes ferry ride or by private boat. The island is 3 miles long and 1 mile wide, and has a winter population of 200, swelling to over 1000 in the summer. Many residents, summer and winter, work in the lobster industry.
In the early 1990’s, when the City of Portland reassessed all of its property and the tax rate tripled on Long Island, islanders decided that local control was the only way to preserve our year round community. On July 1, 1993 the Town of Long Island became the first new town in Maine since 1925. Fourteen years later we have created a vibrant community where citizens take a strong and active role in improving the quality of life for all. Municipal services have improved, our school system is excellent, and our taxes have gone down by 30%.
Long Island has beautiful beaches, picturesque harbors, a fresh water marsh, and 125 acre conservation area complete with beavers, a cranberry bog, and mixed deciduous and coniferous forests. The island is home to a K-5 School with 13 students and 2 teachers, a brand new Library and Art Gallery, a state of the art Fire and Rescue department that runs the Town’s emergency rescue boat, and an active Recreation Department. There is a Post Office, 2 stores, an Inn that serves dinner approximately once a month, and a summer-only restaurant and gift shop. Long Island is also home to the VFW Hall, managed by the IDEA group, and the Community Center, managed by the Recreation Department.
Nightlife is limited on the island, unless one likes beach parties in the summer, and community dinners with local entertainment in the winter! 
THE LONG ISLAND LIBRARY AND DODWELL GALLERY