 For the first time in five years, rates will be increasing for people who want to use the Maine State Ferry Service. The new rate is going to affect August 1st and will help increase annual fare revenue by more than 18 percent. The deadline to help design what may be Maine's next state flag is coming up this Friday afternoon. Secretary of State Shanna Bellows says her office has already received over 200 submissions and she hopes to make a final selection by August. The flag will then be decided on by voters when they head to the polls in November.