History
Built in Maine
The 30-Ton Pinnace named Virginia was built in Maine in the 1600s, and its reproduction is being built now.
The Ruggles House of Columbia Falls
Restoration of a circa-1818 Federal-style mansion built for Thomas Ruggles.
Riding Out the Hurricane of 1938 in a Maine-Built Boat
The Hurricane of 1938 wreaked havoc in New England 80 years ago this fall. The Frost family of boatbuilders were right in the thick of it.
New. Found. Land.
Remote, mysterious, and beautiful, Newfoundland has much to offer summer travelers.
Way Back When—Issue 153
Stonington, circa 1915.
Sir Ferdinando Gorges and His Impossible Dream of Maine
Attempts by Sir Ferdinando Gorges to colonize Maine in the early 1600s met with failure, and all that remains with his name is a fort.
Way Back When — Issue 152
The luxurious Rangeley Lake Hotel
Metal Magic
For more than 125 years, the Lunenburg Foundry’s fate has been closely tied to the port’s fishing industry. It has survived in an ever-shifting industry by adapting to
Way Back When — Issue 150
River crossings once relied on ferries in the days before bridges.
A Tale of Two Tough Tugboats
Back in the days of log drives on lakes and rivers, tugs played a key role, towing acres of wood.
