Harbors
To Islands, and those who get us there
An island lover reflects on the lure of offshore living and the vessels and captains that make it possible.
Bear! A Midnight Encounter to Remember
A midnight encounter with a bear helps a group of canoers bond and teaches a Maine Guide a lesson or two.
Hitting the Trails
Behind Portland’s hustle and bustle lies a vast network of walking trails.
It’s a Small World on the Midcoast
The by-chance spotting of the wreck of an old fishing boat on a Muscongus Bay island stirs up family connections and memories of wooden boat building on the coast.
Camden Yacht Club and Its Generous Benefactor
The Camden Yacht Club remains a Shingle Style gem in Midcoast Maine.
Swimming Scene — Medomak Lake, Washington, Maine
A summer camp for boys from the history books
Ice Time in Rockport
An old-fashioned ice harvest
Thurza Foss and Her Photos from Harmony
Left with a farm to run and a family to feed, an early 20th-century woman created photo postcards that offer a glimpse into rural living in northern Maine.
When Cattle Pounds Kept Strays at Bay
In rural Maine, the town cattle pound helped keep the peace.
Friends on a Winter Day in Rockport
A snowy 1949 scene from Maine photographer Kosti Ruohomaa.
