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Letter From Home

Winter Days in the Maine Woods

Connecting with nature on a winter weekend, deep in the woods.

Raging moose, angry bears, and other wild animal encounters

Encounters with animals in the wild can be exciting, and also scary

Casco Bay Stripers: Magnificent fish in local waters

In which a very big striper is caught but escapes before it can be measured.

Rocky Arrival at Ragged Island

An overnight sail to Criehaven and a lucky rescue.

Church of the Red Lobsterboat

A red lobsterboat moored near his home became a beacon of sorts for author Peter Behrens.

Crossing the Line

Crossing the line marks a moment of no return, like leaving childhood

Memories of a Perfect Anchorage

The joy of cruising the Maine coast and a special spot off Roque

Journey’s End for a Remarkable Wild Goose

The circle of life comes to an end for a remarkable wild goose.

Drama in the Fog

A real-life rescue story, overheard on the VHF

A Tipsy Rooster and Horse Whispering

The writer recalls the time the family’s rooster got drunk, and his grandfather’s winning ways with draft horses