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August 25
Maine's 'Boatbuilder Laureate' wants to sell his waterfront property
Public-good activities sought for historic Ralph Stanley shop
SOUTHWEST HARBOR—When wooden boatbuilder Ralph Stanley retired five or six years ago, he was hoping to see his shop converted into a living museum with a teaching component, with Stanley as artist-in-residence. Despite interest from a number of organizations and individuals, the potential cost of endowing and operating such an enterprise has so far proved insurmountable. Stanley recently dropped the price…
August 25
Portland's Fort Gorges hits its 150th birthday
Friends group wants to raise funds to restore landmark
SEE SLIDESHOW Whether you’re out for a stroll on Portland's Eastern Promenade or cruising on a boat on Casco Bay, you can't miss Fort Gorges, the stone sentinel that sits…
August 25
The real question is, 'What's island living like in summer?'
Weighing seasonal challenges may provide surprise to visitors
The Cranberry Isles get a ton of visitors in July and August. And why not? The islands are a beautiful place to wander and wonder about. It is not unusual…
August 25
The ship that helped turn the tide for American independence
Hermione, replica of 18th century ship that carried Lafayette, calls at Castine
Christmas truly came in July for the tiny town of Castine and it is hoping the gift it received will keep on giving. The gift was a two-day visit from…
August 25
The Ubuntu education fund: lessons from the grassroots
Jacob Lief recounts aid work in South Africa
I am because you are. How the Spirit of Ubuntu Inspired an Unlikely Friendship and Transformed a Community. By Jacob Lief, with Andrea Thompson. New York City: Rodale, 2015. 210…
August 25
Winds of change blow through island schools
Board members must lead through global, local challenges
A mom who owns a small business arrives just in time, having raced home from her store to help get dinner on the table and then raced off again for…
August 14
Portland's growing Indian population drawn by high-tech jobs
IDEXX Labs, Fairchild Semiconductor, Unum and Wright Express hiring
This is the second in a series of stories about how immigration is changing coastal Maine. Jennifer Atkinson is a lawyer based in Friendship who specializes in immigration matters. As…
August 11
Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors show this weekend in Rockland
Aug. 14-16 event features the best of boating and more
In addition to nearly 50 new exhibitors, the Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show has assembled a varied flotilla of new events and displays for the 13th annual event, which…
August 6
Flying over the Great Barrier Reef
Taking photos while leaning out a helicopter door is part of the thrill
The morning dawned warm and clear. The waters around the USNS Washington Chambers were treacherous, even in this good weather. The shoals around Australia and the many reefs make the…
August 5
Writer, filmmaker Peter Davis reads from first novel in Castine Aug. 6
Hearts and Minds director's first novel is Girl of My Dreams
CASTINE — Maine Maritime Academy’s Department of Arts and Sciences will host writer, filmmaker and Castine resident Peter Davis reading from his new novel Girl of My Dreams at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6 at…
Island Postcards
EPISODE 10: Keep the Light Shining
Two ambitious young women swam around the entire Island of Isle au Haut during the summer of 2019 to raise money for crucial renovations to the lighthouse.
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