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Bear! A Midnight Encounter to Remember
A midnight encounter with a bear helps a group of canoers bond and teaches a Maine Guide a lesson or two.
Luxury Built in Maine
As Hinckley Yachts continues to expand the service side of the business, boatbuilding remains strictly focused in Maine.
Hitting the Trails
Behind Portland’s hustle and bustle lies a vast network of walking trails.
Seize the Light: Jack Ledbetter’s Photographic Vision
Jack Ledbetter, a Georgia-born photographer, found the ultimate muse on the Maine coast.
It’s a Small World on the Midcoast
The by-chance spotting of the wreck of an old fishing boat on a Muscongus Bay island stirs up family connections and memories of wooden boat building on the coast.
Before Vacationland, Maine was “Sardineland”
Penobscot Museum’s “Sardineland” salutes Maine’s once premier industry.
Camden Yacht Club and Its Generous Benefactor
The Camden Yacht Club remains a Shingle Style gem in Midcoast Maine.
Northport: Exploring Beyond Route 1
Nestled between Lincolnville and Belfast, Northport is worth a detour from the beaten path of Route 1.
Carrying the Torch
The vintage 12-Meter Gleam, in her eighth consecutive decade of racing, is still sailing fast.
The Great Gatsby II
A family that was delighted with their original Hylan & Brown day cruiser wanted something bigger and better, the Gatsby II.
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Magalloway Conservation Project: Land Trusts Rally to Preserve Western Maine Landscape
The collective efforts of four groups working to protect the Magalloway
Maine Briefs
Kennebunkport Marina Buys Service Company
Deal expands the southern Maine marina’s product offerings and capabilities.
Back Cove, Sabre Launch Landing School Scholarship
Three Maine marine industry players team up to support workforce training.
Maine Boat & Home Show to Launch Educational Tracks
Two days of boat-buying and exhibitor demos will be added to the list of attractions at this year’s festival of boats and coastal living, held on the waterfront in Rockland, Aug. 8-10.
Plein Air Painters and an Art Show at the Maine Boat & Home Show
Local artists will be on hand and painting throughout the Maine Boat & Home Show, Aug. 8-10, on the Rockland waterfront.
Sailing Adventures for Kids in Rockland
The Sail, Power, and Steam Museum hosts an afternoon program for novice sailors.
Boat Show News
New Features Added to the 2025 Maine Boat & Home Show
Iconic Boats, Educational Seminars, On-Site Painters, and Art Show
The 2025 Maine Boat & Home Show poster features art by Stephen Florimbi
A plein air painter's perfect summer day sets the scene.
The Daily 5
Maine farmers stay busy all winter fixing and planning for what comes next: spring, the season opener.
Boats and history and the future
Greta Van Campen and Mary Alice Treworgy practice a modern-day Precisionism in their paintings.
A cherished family sailboat is rebuilt in Canada.
Refitting a classic Hinckley Bermuda 40 for entertaining and day sailing.