Harbors

Turn-of-the-Century Launching
Christening a four-masted schooner in 1918

Daniel Low: Eastport’s Ingenious Architect
During Maine’s first decade of statehood, many towns had their own architect-builders who combined building practices with a knowledge of published builders’ guides.

A Date with Hibernating Black Bears
Scientists make a wellness check inside a wintertime bear den.

Bon Voyage, Madame Editor!
A goodbye with a flourish

The Shark That Ate Our Summer
The uninvited guest

In Search of the Biggest Tamarack
A significant tree with connections to boatbuilding

The Sad Tale of Maine’s Extinct Sea Mink
Researchers investigate the species known as the sea mink, which went extinct in Maine 150 years ago

Hurricane Island Unveils a New Research Station
A new state-of-the-art science lab on Hurricane Island features cutting-edge construction technologies and will be a base for cutting-edge marine research

The Inheritance Class Cutter
Based on an early ship model, the Inheritance Class cutter was a classy daysailer

The Joy of Family Picnics and Bacon Dogs
Summer in Maine means picnics and family memories