Harbor Features
Tough Swedes, Kayaks, Criehaven, and a Mission
Two brothers who were raised in New York City’s Lower East Side visited Penobscot Bay many years ago to search for a special grave on remote Criehaven Island. One of them reflects on the experience.
On the Edge of Flight
Penobscot Air’s five Cessnas and their pilots keep offshore islands connected year-round.
Along the Waterfront
O’Hara Corporation is a classic example of a family-owned company thriving in a world of faceless multinational corporations. Headquartered in nondescript buildings on the Rockland, Maine, waterfront, the company’s seafood business reaches around the world.
Calling At Ash Island For Mixed Cargo
A beachcombing excursion to Ash Island in a tiny canoe.
A Whale of a Time
Boston Whalers, lobsterboats, and highlights from the 2015 Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show.
Did you know you can spend the night at a Maine lighthouse?
Maine lighthouses that you can visit, and perhaps even spend the night.
Beyond the Black Lines
Open water swimming has seen a surge in popularity recently, especially in Maine. Long-time swimmer Hodding Carter explains why.
Standing Up in the Waves
Stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) are a popular way to get on the water. Thor Emory is one of a growing number of athletes who have taken the sport to a higher level, using specifically designed SUPs for open-water surfing.
It’s All In A Tide
The schooner Margaret Todd on the hard for routine maintenance.
