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Children of the Island
Exploring life on Maine islands through the eyes of summer and year-round children in this photo essay by Patrisha McLean.
Perfect Fit
Until now, foul-weather gear, designed to keep people dry even in the worst weather on the water, has been sized only for men. Genevieve McDonald went on a crusade to fix that problem.
Herreshoff Fish: A Good Catch
As a child, Ben Emory heard many wonderful stories about his parents’ Herreshoff Fish. He now owns one himself and considers it to be sailing perfection.
Baskets with Spirit
Passamaquoddy basket maker Jeremy Frey has earned a national reputation for his elegant and innovative work, and in the process brought attention to the artwork of other Native Americans in Maine.
A Letter from the Publisher - Issue 136
A Letter from the Publisher – Issue 136
On The Town Dock - Issue 136
Rowing shells, ties to the Arctic, a Whaler Rendezvous and more
Off the Drawing Board - The W-22
Donald Tofias, the visionary behind some of the most gorgeous cold-molded wooden yachts built in Maine in recent years, is at it again with a new daysailer designed for shallow-water sailing.
Maine Course — Not My Mother’s Fish
Conservationists want us to eat so-called “trash” fish, such as skate, as a way to help save overfished species. Cookbook author Nancy Harmon Jenkins explains that skate is actually delicious and quite easy to cook.
A Letter From Home
Clamming is a hard way to make a living and the people who do it must be tough. Author Jon Keller spent several years clamming downeast before writing his recent novel <em>Of Sea and Cloud</em>.
Boatyard Dogs - Issue 136
Carter and Pattie