The state of Maine has a huge number of islands, large and small that lie just off its coastline.  Many of the larger ones are inhabited.  Some are merely summer residences for those who favor the summer months in Maine.  Others are occupied year-round by fishermen and their families.  Some of the more noteworthy ones (in terms of visiting for those folks who are on vacation) are listed below.  If the name is in blue with a hyperlink that means there is a page to view on that island.
 

Bailey Island.  Part of the Town of Harpswell

Great Sebascodegan Island.  Part of the Town of Harpswell.

Great Wass Island.  The Great Wass Island Preserve is located in Beals, Maine - a small town located just south of Jonesport, Maine.  A lovely place to hike.  The preserve located on the island is almost 1,600 acres large. The link takes you to The Nature Conservancy page that has info on the preserve.  A blogger has also posted info and photos about hiking on the island.

Isle Au Haut

Orr's Island.  Part of the Town of Harpswell.

Peaks Island.  Occupied year-round.  It is a part of the city of Portland located in Casco Bay.

Books about Islands of Maine

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Bass Harbor Light, Acadia

Cundy's Harbor

Harbor Works Gallery
 

Hawkes' Lobster & Gift Shop

Bethel Point Boat Ramp

Hen Cove

Quahog Bay