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Spectacular launch starts career of new, Maine-built state ferry The new Maine State Ferry Service boat, Captain Richard G. Spear, set sail in East Boothbay on Friday. Author: Don Carrigan Updated: 8:51 PM EDT April 9, 2021 BOOTHBAY, Maine — There may have been a lot of nervous moments Friday for the president of the Washburn and Doughty Shipyard. “A launch is nerve-wracking and tense on a good day, and then you add a little drama (and) its nerve-wracking,” said Katie Doughty Maddox. She was breathing easier by then, after the new Maine State Ferry Servic...

KEVIN BURNHAM Fri, 04/09/2021 - 2:45pm Capt. Richard G. Spear splashes into the Damariscotta River during its launch at Washburn & Doughty Shipyard in East Boothbay on Friday, April 9. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register Gov. Janet T. Mills said at the launching ceremony, “I wish the Capt. Richard G. Spear fair winds and following seas for many years to come.” KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register Maine Department of Transportation Commissioner Bruce A. Van Note said “We are fortunate that we were able to award this contract to a Maine company ... right here in East Boothbay.” KEVIN B...