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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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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

The latest offshore cruising yacht from Hunt Yachts
A significant tree with connections to boatbuilding
Novels, history, boating, and invention
A cherished family sailboat is rebuilt in Canada.
A working Lab and a cruising golden doodle