ROCKLAND - The Maine Department of Transportation and Maine State Ferry Service will hold a commissioning ceremony for the Charles Norman Shay ferry on Thursday morning.

Mr. Shay is a heroic Maine veteran and member of the Penobscot Nation who served as a combat medic during the D-Day invasion. The new vessel that bears his name will primarily serve Matinicus Isle.

WHO:
Bruce Van Note Commissioner, Maine Department of Transportation
William Geary Director, Maine State Ferry Service
Eva Murray Ferry Service Advisory Board, Matinicus Isle
Maria Girouard Penobscot Nation Tribal Council
Tim Shay Nephew of Charles Norman Shay
Charles Norman Shay (Recorded Video Message)


WHAT:
Commissioning of the Charles Norman Shay


WHERE:
Maine State Ferry Service
Rockland Terminal
517A Main Street
Rockland, Maine


WHEN:
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m.
Tours of the vessel will follow.


Members of the media wishing to attend should arrive no later than 10:00 a.m. and park in the designated area in the ferry terminal parking lot. Parking will be validated.