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Island fishermen, businesses and organizations invite you to share in the appreciation of this place. We – the Vinalhaven Chamber of Commerce – hope that this site helps you experience our community.
Here you’ll meet fishermen of Maine’s largest lobster boat fleet, retailers, skilled craftsmen and tradespeople, and creative artists and technicians whose businesses and services make a daily commitment to island life.
12 miles off the coast of Maine, a working island of striking natural beauty, Vinalhaven thrives as a community of 1,200 that greets thousands more people from around the world. Whether you come to Vinalhaven for a day or a season, you will find yourself captivated by this extraordinary place and the people who make it special.
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6 comments postedI just returned from a glorious week on Vinalhaven with my family. On the last day of our stay, I found a journal in the home I was staying at which I believe covered 1985 to almost the present. I could not find a copy in the stores there. I began reading this journal and would love to obtain a copy. Does anyone have any information on how I can do this?
Just a comment, I have traveled extensively, including China and have to say I have never been anywhere else where I found the people to be so kind, warm and welcoming. Our experience was a delight and I hope to return in the future to this magical island.
Thank you!
This island has changed my family's life. It is such an experience and it is great how we all work as a team. I LOVE VH!! :)
I have an old New England Conservatory of Music yearbook from 1916 with a picture and signature of Bernice Vinal of Vinal Haven, Maine. I wondered if she was part of the founding family of the island?
So what is the problem now?
Friends on Vinalhaven,
Read the article in this AM's Press Herald about the sound problems with your new wind turbines. Good luck dealing with this problem and hope you all can continue to live a sweet and peacful life.
Ron Dearth
Falmouth, Maine
Vinalhaven Island has just got new wind turbines. They are really great to Vinalhaven and they also power Northhaven the Island just next door to Vinalhaven. They were called the fox Islands at one time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!