Island Indicators 2008

The 2006 Island Indicators report was the first inclusive compilation of available demographic, economic, and social data for Maine's 15 year-round island communities. Its intent was to underscore the opportunities and challenges facing these communities, and also to provide helpful information to those involved in community initiatives and advocacy efforts.

This 2008 edition reflects the fact that data change over time and it thus conveys a more current "snapshot" of the realities of island communities today. From the data collected since the last Island Indicators report was published in May, 2007, several key conclusions can be drawn.