A Maine Summer Island: The Story of Bustins

Bustins, a secluded island in inner Casco Bay, located just a couple of miles from the tourist hub of Freeport, is relatively unknown to many. Despite its charm, highlighted by over one hundred homes, some dating back more than a century, Bustins maintains a unique character with its own ferry service but lacks electricity, businesses, and most vehicles. A long-time summer resident, chronicles the island's evolution from its origins as a farming community and a seasonal stop for fishermen, transitioning through its development into a year-round settlement, and eventually transforming into a sought-after summer colony.