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Sandhill Cranes Flock to Maine
Majestic sandhill cranes are appearing in increasing numbers in central Maine locations such as Smithfield and Norridgewock each fall.
Diana Roper McDowell’s Geometric Inventions
Working in watercolor, Lamoine-based artist Diana Roper McDowell blends the abstract and the real.
Ciao, Archer
An Italian water dog stands watch
Fares, Buoys, Bigelow, and A Boat Show
Keeping up with changes along the coast, and a tribute to Carl Cramer.
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.
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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
With help from family and friends, a fledgling boatbuilder pieces together a strip-planked canoe.
Boatbuilder Rich Woodman respects tradition but is not enslaved by it.
A summer camp for boys from the history books
Restoring a sailboat with true Hinckley family roots
Salty Boats of Maine is bringing a powerboat back to life that was last built 25 years ago.