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Issue 195 Headlines at a Glance

July/August 2025

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.

Before Vacationland, Maine was “Sardineland”
Penobscot Museum’s “Sardineland” salutes Maine’s once premier industry.

Camden Yacht Club and Its Generous Benefactor
The Camden Yacht Club remains a Shingle Style gem in Midcoast Maine.

Canoes, Kitchens & Peanuts

Carrying the Torch
The vintage 12-Meter Gleam, in her eighth consecutive decade of racing, is still sailing fast.

Fancy the Cat Lover

Fares, Buoys, Bigelow, and A Boat Show

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.

Luxury Built in Maine
As Hinckley Yachts continues to expand the service side of the business, boatbuilding remains strictly focused in Maine.

Miller Is Always Cooking Something Up
A Rockland schooner chef spends her off season in a kitchen ashore, of course.

Northport: Exploring Beyond Route 1
Nestled between Lincolnville and Belfast, Northport is worth a detour from the beaten path of Route 1.

Seize the Light: Jack Ledbetter’s Photographic Vision
Jack Ledbetter, a Georgia-born photographer, found the ultimate muse on the Maine coast.

Show Time!

Swimming Scene — Medomak Lake, Washington, Maine

The Great Gatsby II
A family that was delighted with their original Hylan & Brown day cruiser wanted something bigger and better, the Gatsby II.

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Issue 195 | July/August 2025 | Volume 38 | Number 4
This issue can be purchased online or at newsstands. Select content will be posted at a later date.
On the cover: The 12-Meter sloop Gleam beats toward the windward mark during the 2021 Camden Classics Cup regatta. Photo by Alison Langley.