Eva Murray
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.
A Beachcomber’s Guide to Lobster Gear
Deciphering the objects washed up along the beach
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.
A One-Horse Town?
Eve Murray takes stock of the horses of Matinicus.
Island Twist on Holiday Decorations
Tradition and Christmas balls on Matinicus Island.
The Places We Aren’t
There are a few places around the world, some iconic, some enigmatic, some less than glamorous, that resemble Maine’s Matinicus Isle Plantation. We learn about a few.
A Little Room With a View
An island outhouse with one heck of a view.
Remembering the Oakey L. Alexander
Sometimes when disaster strikes, the official rescuers need help. In 1947, a whole community came out to save a shipwrecked crew off Cape Elizabeth.
Sea Shepherd
The Rev. Bobby Ives, who considers boatbuilding to be a higher calling, has spent his life helping people chart their lives.
Letter From Matinicus
Does a pocketful of licenses and certifications really let you have more fun? Eva Murray offers her opinion.
