Frye Island, Maine

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Frye Island is a town in Cumberland County, Maine. The island, located in Sebago Lake, seceded from Standish and became a separate town in 1998. The island is accessed via a public car ferry from Raymond Neck, or by private boat. All residents of the island are seasonal. The island is vacant from November through April, and the ferry does not operate during that time.

Frye Island is comprised of 1,000 mostly wooded acres interlaced with 22 miles of dirt roads. On the island, there are two marinas, various athletic and recreational facilities, several public beaches, a convenience store, an ice cream stand, a restaurant with a bar, and a golf club with a lounge that is open to the public.

[edit] Geography

Frye Island is approxmimately 1.5 miles wide (at the widest point) and 2.5 miles long. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.1 km² (1.6 mi²). 3.4 km² (1.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 16.88% water.

[edit] Demographics

Frye Island has approximately 450 homes. The census ² of 2000 lists the population as zero. This is due to the census being conducted in April, while the island is still vacant.