Matinicus
Mushroom buoys & a hybrid ferry
Innovative projects, scientific studies, and a wayward seal pup
A Beachcomber’s Guide to Lobster Gear
Deciphering the objects washed up along the beach
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.
Tough Swedes, Kayaks, Criehaven, and a Mission
Two brothers who were raised in New York City’s Lower East Side visited Penobscot Bay many years ago to search for a special grave on remote Criehaven Island. One of them reflects on the experience.
Letter From Matinicus
Does a pocketful of licenses and certifications really let you have more fun? Eva Murray offers her opinion.
