Buck's Harbor is a beautiful and wild place, where rocky islands guard the rough waters of Machias Bay.

Savoring the Quiet Around Machias

3/29/2012 - Maine's Washington County is the place where the term Downeast becomes less of a myth and more of a reality. Towns like Cutler, Jonesport, and Lubec sit perched on the bold cliffs over the rough waters of the Atlantic. The lobster boats outnumber pleasure craft, and the working man outnumbers… SEE MORE
Crews install solar panels on the Pomham Rocks Lighthouse's oil house. The power generated will be used in a security system.

Pomham Rocks Light Goes Solar

3/22/2012 - This past week the Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse installed solar panels atop the light station's oil house to provide power for a security system at the island. The work was performed by the Hamilton Ferris Company from Bourne, Massachusetts, with help from FPRL volunteers who also provided the boat… SEE MORE
The wild coastal landscape that blankets so much of Washington county is evident in Steuben's winding and rocky shores.

Thawing Out from a Maine Winter in Steuben

3/22/2012 - Spring is officially here, thank god. Even though this winter was rather mild, it still feels incredible when that first prolonged blast of warm air settles over Maine's small coastal towns and villages. If you are lucky enough to live on the coast, you know what this feeling is like.… SEE MORE
The new Maine Seafood Guide provides information on Maine seafood species, a guide to fishing methods and gear, and more.

New Maine Seafood Guide Debuts

3/21/2012 - I am delighted to announce the launch of the new Maine Seafood Guide, which provides information on Maine seafood species, a guide to fishing methods and gear, and more. This is the only Maine-specific reference for Maine seafood. I identified the need for such a resource while working on an… SEE MORE
This shoal is visible in the satellite view, but not on the chart. Watch out!

Local Guide, Manatee River: Beware Unmarked Shallows

3/17/2012 - On the Manatee River in Bradenton, Florida, just outside (100 - 200 yards to the northeast) of the Twin Dolphin Marina entrance there is a very shallow area - about 3 feet. It is between the Route 41 bridge channel and the actual entrance to the marina. The problem arises… SEE MORE
No explanation needed on Mount Desert Island.

The Name Game on Maine’s Working Boats

3/17/2012 - A boat's name can say a lot about its owner, its location, or its current state of being. I have seen boats that are named for former flames or former pets. Boats that carry on the tradition of the past and ones that convey the present and the future. I… SEE MORE