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Along The Shore

The Ruggles House of Columbia Falls

Restoration of a circa-1818 Federal-style mansion built for Thomas Ruggles.

Welcome Downeast

Rob McCall reflects on the midwinter activities of pruning, sleeping, and looking to summer.

Georgetown Island: Hidden Gem

Georgetown Island, a midcoast gem, has an expansive sandy beach and plenty of places to enjoy local flavors.

Finding North

Compass adjuster David Witherill makes sure vessels are headed in the right direction.

Hooked on Rugs

Rosemary Levin is a rug hooker and an environmentalist.

Shipping Code

We crack the code of the symbols and text on container ships, with this look at the secret language of ships.

A Phoenix From the Ashes

Building a one-of-a-kind Holland 35 for a fisherman whose Holland 32 was destroyed by fire.

The Castine Class Endures

After 70 years, Castine Class sloops are still going strong.

Polly Sails Again

One man’s vision and dedication led to a seven-year effort to restore a classic 56' Nevins sloop that was built in 1945.

Off the Drawing Board: New Catboat project

A new project at Artisan Boatworks seeks to replicate a classic catboat, based in part on an old photo of a boat sailed by the client’s great-grandfather.

The Daily 5

A selection of stories from our archives
The Small Reach Regatta
Maine’s own version of messing around in boats
Art Flotilla
Celeste Roberge's seaweed boats float the imagination
Water Ways: Tugged by Gravity
Brooklin Boat: Dreadnought
Classic good looks combined with speed
Awanadjo Almanack - Issue 124
Welcome to Blue Hill: the Town, the Bay, the Mountain