Harbors
Bohndell Sails
A new generation keeps a sailmaking business in the family and moving forward.
A One-Horse Town?
Eve Murray takes stock of the horses of Matinicus.
Sea Smoke and Steam Devils
A close and cold encounter with sea smoke.
Saving Whales
The Campobello Whale Rescue Team plays a key role in rescuing whales that have become entangled in fishing lines.
Environmental DNA
New DNA technology is enabling scientists to see the world in just a drop of water.
Slow Down for the Squirrels
The entrance to the South Freeport harbor may need to add the sign, “Slow, Squirrel Crossing.” The author explains why.
Sailing into the Past and Back
A chance encounter on the water leads to a week-long cruise into the past.
Junks and Sampans of the Yangtze
As Inspector General of Chinese Maritime Customs, the author’s grandfather admired the watercraft of the country he called home.
How Herman Melville Still Shapes the Gulf of Maine
Two centuries after his birth, Herman Melville’s writing about the ocean still resonates.
Back When Fat Was Fabulous
Back in the days of sail, fat was a valuable commodity.
