Harbors

A Whale of a Time
Boston Whalers, lobsterboats, and highlights from the 2015 Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show.

Dr. Gould’s Flying Nurses
Rockland physician Dr. Edwin Gould used homing pigeons to communicate with his patients on Penobscot Bay islands, where telephones did not yet exist.

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.
Windjammers Along The Coast
Maine's windjammers: iconic symbols of the coast
Dockside Dining Spots
Spending time on the water in Maine is a feast for the senses that can leave you hungry for more… food that is.
Children of the Island
Exploring life on Maine islands through the eyes of summer and year-round children in this photo essay by Patrisha McLean.