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Illuminating the Past
Enjoy an urban escape and catch a glimpse of Maine history at Portland Head Light and Fort Williams Park.
Riptide
An Australian cobberdog and a boat named Hornet
Front Street, Charger, Lobsters and Mud
Marina changes, large-scale 3D printing, and a new weather buoy
10th Annual Salty Quill Writers’ Retreat
Women writers retreat to the Midcoast’s McGee Island.
Big Jim’s New Lease on Life
Historic Maine fisherman billboard should soon be standing tall again
Moments in Time Caught on the Fly
A Maine nature photographer finds capturing stunning wildlife images to be a matter of time.
Ouzel
Maine artisans collaborate on a 95-foot world-girding pilothouse cutter built at Rockport Marine.
Cruise in Style Aboard Back Cove’s 412
Back Cove’s New 412 Flagship Is Ready for Cruising
Ready! Aim! Fire Boat!
A Lyman-Morse-built fireboat, its call sign Clinton Marine 9-2, is now on station patrolling Long Island Sound.
Hinckley Picnic Boat 39: Master of the Swoop
Hinckley Yachts debuts another classic, the Picnic Boat 39
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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
Marine Tech Exams Covered by the GI Bill
Veterans now qualify for reimbursement when taking nine American Boat & Yacht Council certification tests.
Maine Sailor and Training Ship Program Recognized
Sailing Ships Maine nets two national education awards at the Tall Ships America’s annual conference.
Signs of Summer
Sure it’s still winter, and sure, it’s been cold, but not only are the days getting longer (and hopefully warmer sometime soon), it’s time to start booking your summer plans!
Cruising Club of America Award Goes to a Maine Sailor
The late William Willauer of Falmouth is recognized for his Outward Bound and other marine education efforts.
Whew! The Buoys Stay Put
U.S. Coast Guard suspends plan to “modernize” navigation aids along the northeast coast.
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
A few new books about Maine.
Cue the soggy weather
The top four vote-getters in the "How Did You Name Your Boat Contest."
Talented Camden woodcarver Lloyd Hansen Thomas brought ships, eagles, and the sea to life.
Back Cove’s New 412 Flagship Is Ready for Cruising