• January 9, 2025 - Updated with new information since originally published.
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1. Deer Isle

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2. Vinalhaven Island

Romantic Islands
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3. Bar Island

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4. Chebeague Island

Romantic Islands
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5. Cliff Island

Romantic Islands
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6. Damariscove Island

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7. Appledore Island

Romantic Islands
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8. Eagle Island

Romantic Islands
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9. Great Cranberry Island

Romantic Islands
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10. Great Diamond Island

Romantic Islands
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11. Great Duck Island

Romantic Islands
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12. Great Wass Island

Romantic Islands
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13. Hermit Island

Romantic Islands
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14. Hog Island

Romantic Islands
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15. Isle Au Haut

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16. Jewell Island

Romantic Islands
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17. Little Cranberry Island

Romantic Islands
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18. Mackworth Island

Romantic Islands
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19. Manana Island

Romantic Islands
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20. Mount Desert Island

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21. Peaks Island

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22. Saint Croix Island

Romantic Islands
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23. Southport Island

Romantic Islands
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24. Squirrel Island

Romantic Islands
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25. Bailey Island

Romantic Islands
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • The rugged nature of the Maine coastline and of many of its islands is the result of the action of retreating glaciers back during the last ice age.
  • Amazingly, there are over 3,000 islands off the coast of Maine, many of which are uninhabited, pristine, and incredibly picturesque.

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