Harbor Features

Surfboat Launch Marks Life Saving Station Rebuild
Restoration at Wood Island

Sea Tales at the Big Table
Back in Rockland’s fishing heyday, fishermen would gather around a big table at a local bar and share stories.

A Tribute to a Maine Fisherman
A caring gesture from a waterfront community

McCurdy Smokehouse
The McCurdy smokehouse Museum tells the story of Lubec’s fishy past.

The Winter Wind Will Blow… And We Shall Have Snow
Reflections from offshore on the winter winds

An Island Childhood
Raising boys on a Maine island in a home built by a fishing legend.

The Coast Guard in Maine
A sense of purpose and a love of place for the Coast Guard in Maine.

A Beachcomber’s Guide to Lobster Gear
Deciphering the objects washed up along the beach

A Sturdy Maine Schooner
A National Historic Landmark, the Lewis R. French turned 150 this April. She is the oldest two-masted schooner in the country, and the oldest Maine-built schooner still sailing, and calling Maine home.

Launching a Boat and a Career
A sardine carrier and a photo collection