Issue 190 Table of Contents

Boats, Paddling, Wind & Whales
Boat launches and coastal news

Brody
Corgi in a ketch

Charles Sampson Carved a Legacy in Bath
Bath figurehead carver Charles Sampson’s work adorned a fleet of Maine-built ships that set to sea in the late 1800s.

From Maine to the Arctic
A Maine-based vessel provides a platform for multi-year Arctic research.

Honing Artisan Skills on the Cutting Edge
Boatbuilders at Rockport Marine are finding innovative ways to meld old with new as Project Ouzel comes to life.

Husking Corn, Farmington, Maine
A glimpse back at Maine's harvest season

Meet the Makers
Maine’s makers work year-round to meet the demands of online and retail outlets, and, of course, shows like the Common Ground Country Fair in Unity.

North Haven’s Swordfish
A North Haven swordfish sculpture leaps out of the past to engage with the island community.

Paul Black
With a deft touch, the Portland-based Impressionist painter Paul Black brought light and life to Maine motifs.

Reuel Parker
Among his many fetching vessels, boatbuilder and designer Reuel Parker has easy-to-use plans for a 28-foot schooner that’s an eye-catcher.

Sailing? Why?
A Brooklin sailor reflects on the tug of salt water.

See the Light, Save the Light
Restoration of the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse

South Bristol
Near the tip of the western branch of the Pemaquid peninsula, South Bristol is a popular summer playground that’s loaded with history and open spaces.

Summer Launches
Three Maine yards herald summer with launching festivities

The Maine I Love — Stacey Keefer
Casco Bay's seabird nesting preserve

Weaving the Past into the Future of Thomaston
Original weaving machinery from the 19th-century Knox Woolen Mill in Camden today produces high-tech gear just down the road in Thomaston.

Welcome Downeast
Clouds, seeds, and harvest time