Tides & Weather in Midcoast & Penobscot Bay, ME, Maine
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Yarmouth Clam Festival
Portland, ME July 15 - July 17
Festival with a parade, arts & crafts, carnival, music, events and so much more! As we welcome back our beloved Clam Festival, we are reminded of the hundreds of Yarmouth volunteers who donate their time to the festival to help raise money for over 35 local non-profit organizations, churches, and… SEE MORE
Camden Classics Cup 2022
Camden, ME July 28 - July 30
The Camden Classics Cup is one of the world’s most beautiful regattas - sailed where the mountains meet the sea off the lovely harbor town of Camden, Maine. The Camden Classics Cup aims to give sailors the time of their lives with terrific on-the-water racing, and stellar onshore events. Presented… SEE MORE
Latest News for Midcoast & Penobscot Bay, ME, Maine Filter
The History of Fireworks
By Alexis Stempien. On America's first Fourth of July celebration in 1777, fireworks were one color: orange. There were no elaborate sparkles, no red, white, and blue stars -- nothing more than a few glorified (although uplifting) explosions in the sky. As it turns out, although we've been lighting fireworks… SEE MORE
Police To Use Drones to Monitor Illegal Fireworks
By Rachel Showalter. This year will be the first time some Central Coast cities are using drone technology to monitor illegal fireworks on the Fourth of July. Most cities have some regulations to enforce safe and legal fireworks. Still, every year, many areas see an increased use of illegal fireworks.… SEE MORE
Rare Black Gar Caught in Texas
By Captain Experiences Angler Surprise: Rare Black Alligator Gar Caught in Texas During another successful day of fly fishing for redfish, Captain Justin and angler Terrel Maguire happened upon an actual fish of a lifetime. Justin will tell you that seeing gator gar in the Texas coastal marsh is “very… SEE MORE
Safety Tips for Night Boating
By Discover Boating. There are many reasons why you may find yourself out on the water after dark. You may be night fishing, taking a moonlit romantic cruise or getting back after a dinner that ran long. Night boating is different from day excursions and adds particular challenges. The good… SEE MORE
June 2022 - News from Our Coasts
COASTAL NEWS FOR JUNE Updates from US Harbors Best Harbors Announcement - Thanks so much to all of the winning harbors who were able to join our live announcement online! Congratulations to our winners, and thanks to the over 2,500 who participated by voting for their favorite harbor! Don't forget… Learn More
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The History of Fireworks
By Alexis Stempien. On America's first Fourth of July celebration in 1777, fireworks were one… More

Police To Use Drones to Monitor Illegal Fireworks
By Rachel Showalter. This year will be the first time some Central Coast cities are… More

Rare Black Gar Caught in Texas
By Captain Experiences Angler Surprise: Rare Black Alligator Gar Caught in Texas During another successful… More

Record Number of New Boaters Expected July 4th
By the Water Sports Foundation Millions of boaters are expected to head out on the… More
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9 Steps You Can Take To Mitigate Flooding
By Lily Cao Flooding is a significant problem for buildings all around the world, including… More

July 4th Forecast: Typical Summer Weather
By NOAA. If you are wondering how the weather forecast is shaping up in your… More
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Full Thunder Moon in July
By moongiant.com July’s full moon is called the Full Thunder Moon, after the frequent thunderstorms… More

Be A Citizen Scientist
Volunteer opportunities Observe your world. Help the planet. Be a citizen scientist for NOAA. By… More

Melting Arctic Ice Could Yield New Trade Routes
By Science Daily. Melting ice in the Arctic Ocean could yield new trade routes in… More
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