Squirrel Island, Maine

[citation needed] Farmers and shepherds have resided on Squirrel Island since the American Revolution.

[1] The summer colony was created with the formation of the Squirrel Island Association in 1871, and the subsequent establishment of a village corporation within the town of Southport, the first of a handful of communities so governed in the state of Maine, in 1903.

[2] The "village corporation" adds an additional layer of control within the town government to meet the island's unique needs that arise from the fact that most island residents are not year-round residents of Southport and therefore have no right to vote in local elections.

[3] Residents of Squirrel Island vacate during the winters because above-ground plumbing is drained to prevent freezing.

A ferry boat (the Novelty) runs regular trips from Boothbay Harbor, Maine.