Letter From Home
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
One Island Library on a Mission
On the small island of Matinicus, with its 100 year-round residents, the library is a well-loved institution.
