Tides & Weather in Maine
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Events & Things to Do in Maine Filter
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Cross For LifeFlight Fundraiser
Portland, ME August 1 - August 31
Join us this August for the 2022 Cross For LifeFlight, a self-directed outdoor challenge that raises critically needed funds for LifeFlight of Maine. New this year, join us for optional in-person, synchronous events across the state. Whether you love to challenge yourself or want to create a memorable experience with… SEE MORE
Latest News for Maine Filter
Decoding International Signal Flags
By Boat Safe. Although you may never see them displayed except at fleet parades, around naval installations, and areas with heavy international shipping traffic, International code flags are used to signal between two ships or between ship and shore. Also called signaling flags, they are a set of ship flags… SEE MORE
Tonight Catch the Full Sturgeon Super Moon
By Almanac.com. August’s full Sturgeon Moon reaches its peak on Thursday, August 11, 2022. It will be the last supermoon of the year! Learn when to look for it and why August’s Full Moon got such a peculiar name. When to See the Full Moon in August 2022 August’s full Moon will appear… SEE MORE
What To Do If Pulled Over by the Coast Guard
By Joseph Carro. Our mission at the U.S. Coast Guard is to save lives, so the sight of flashing blue lights and a U.S. Coast Guard patrol vessel pulling alongside is no reason for boat owners to panic. The Coast Guard conducts approximately 70,000 boardings a year in its multiple… SEE MORE
August Skywatching Is Quite A Show
By NASA/JPL-Caltech. What's Up for August? Grab your binoculars for planet viewing, the outlook for the Perseids, and flying with Cygnus the swan. The morning planet parade we've been enjoying the past few months comes to an end in August, with Venus and Saturn making their exits on opposite sides… SEE MORE
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Southern Coast & Casco Bay, ME
Casco Bay and Maine's Southern Coast are the most populated areas of Maine, but that doesn't result in any lack of charm or local flavor. Portland, the jewel of Maine, and home to the best food anywhere is a vibrant growing city. The Southern Maine Coast has been blessed with miles picturesque beaches, and islands of pastoral country surrounded by seas of forest. Both history and geography create the chemistry to give you a vacation you won't forget. Enjoy a lobster boat cruise, charter fishing excursion or kayaking excursion along the coast, canoeing on the Mousam River, a trolley ride to the beach, or the thrill of an oceanside amusement park. Open year 'round, the Southern Maine Coast has it all. SEE MORE
July 2022 - News from Our Coasts
COASTAL NEWS FOR JULY Updates from US Harbors In August we honor the dedication and courage of the United States Coast Guard. The Coast Guard traces its founding to an act of Congress on August 4, 1790, which is why on this day we celebrate the courageous work of these service… Learn More
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Decoding International Signal Flags
By Boat Safe. Although you may never see them displayed except at fleet parades, around… More

Tonight Catch the Full Sturgeon Super Moon
By Almanac.com. August’s full Sturgeon Moon reaches its peak on Thursday, August 11, 2022. It will… More

What To Do If Pulled Over by the Coast Guard
By Joseph Carro. Our mission at the U.S. Coast Guard is to save lives, so… More
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August Skywatching Is Quite A Show
By NASA/JPL-Caltech. What's Up for August? Grab your binoculars for planet viewing, the outlook for… More

Fishing 101: Best Way to Gut a Fish
By takemefishing. Cleaning a fish is easy. In this article, we'll give you basic information… More

Maritime Administration Issues Small Shipyard Grants
By Ashto.org. The Maritime Administration, known as MARAD, recently issued $19.6 million in grants to… More
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Navigating Locks Safely on Your Boat
Joseph Carro, USCG Boating Safety Locks are more common in some areas than others, so… More
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Rare 13th Century Shipwreck Discovered
By Meilan Solly Carrying a cargo of locally sourced limestone, the so-called Mortar Wreck likely… More

Fishing 101: How To Throw Back A Fish
By Paul Greenberg. Catch and release can be kill and waste if you are not… More