Profiles
Shipping Code
We crack the code of the symbols and text on container ships, with this look at the secret language of ships.
Married to a Man Who’s Married to a Boatyard
What’s it like to be married to a man who’s married to a boatyard? The wife explains.
The Joy and Heartache of Maine Farm Life in the 1960s
Writer Ronald Joseph remembers life on the family farm.
The Battle Notch or the Dreaded Repower
The process of replacing the engine in his old boat taught Joe Upton valuable lessons about community, and vice versa.
A Maine Sporting Tradition
In a sport viewed by many as dominated by men, women play a key role in Maine’s fly tying history.
Boat Recycler
Boat recycler Jim Harkins find value in old marine parts, fittings, and even fiberglass hulls.
Rosie the Modern-Day Riveter
The number of women working in marine trades has jumped in recent years as gender norms have shifted in the traditionally male-dominated field.
Navigating with an Old Salt
In the annals of colorful sailors, the late Lou Holladay of Boothbay ranks right up there with the saltiest of them. During his long life, he was an ocean sailor, chemical engineer, yacht-design consultant, bridge player, and competitive tennis player, and then he ran a small charter outfit.
Joel White
Reminiscences about Joel White, the man and the his designs.
Farrin’s Boatshop
At Farrin’s, the whole family helps keep the shop running smoothly.
