Hi: This message slightly off topic, however I think it relates to anyone who has family in N.S. and who goes back and forth every few years to research their ancestry like I do. I just found out yesterday that the Maine to N.S. ferries are to be discontinued (from Portland and from Bar Harbor). There is a message at Bay Ferries website <http://www.catferry.com/cat-statement-2009.html> http://www.catferry.com/cat-statement-2009.html that details why. Nearest ferry for anyone going from the states to N.S. will be St. John New Brunswick which is a hike. They cite dropping revenues as their reason. Sad day! Brian