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2011 Maine Regatta Season Takes Shape
Never mind what that silly groundhog says – for us the real sign that winter will end soon is when the regatta schedules are released. In addition to longtime favorites like the Eggemoggin Reach Regatta and new gatherings like the Penobscot Bay Cup, the yacht races that comprise the Gulf… SEE MORE
In Wintertime, Small Boats Rule the Seas
This is the time of year when most of our boats, at least for us northerners, are buried under shrink-wrap if they’re lucky and a layer of snow and ice if they’re not. But in proof that bigger is not always better, the little guys – meaning the ones with… SEE MORE
New Camden Restaurant from a Favorite Local Chef
Boaters pulling into Camden have no shortage of watering holes to choose from, whether they’re looking for dockside drinks or New England-style pub fare and brews served in Mason jars. But for nearly three years sailors and yachtsmen in search of a more refined culinary experience have been making the… SEE MORE
Mixed Use “Green” Building coming soon to Rockland, Built by Lyman-Morse
Lyman-Morse will soon begin construction on this mixed use building overlooking Rockland Harbor. Retail, commercial and residential lofts will all be offered in this "Green" building at the corner of Main Street and Pleasant Street in downtown Rockland. All floors/units will have all-day sunshine, sweeping views and high-end finishes. Check… SEE MORE
New Boat Expands Maine College’s Reach
A new forty-six-foot power vessel being built for the College of the Atlantic (COA) at the Wesmac yard in Surry will extend the college’s islands curriculum both in terms of seasonal duration and geographic reach. Built to hold more than forty people and cruise at up to eighteen knots, the… SEE MORE
Service Restored To Matinicus Rock Weather Station
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree announced on January 27th, 2011 that federal officials have restored a weather station on Matinicus Rock (NOAA Station MISM1), which provides critical weather information for boats on Penobscot Bay. Pingree had urged officials to repair the station, which hasn’t provided data for two years. “Having this station… SEE MORE
New Marine and Composites Facility to Open in Belfast
A new custom boatbuilding facility/service yard/composites manufacturing facility on the Belfast, Maine, waterfront is well on its way to becoming a reality according to a press release received on January 18, 2011. The facility will be called Front Street Shipyard, and will be sited on the former Stinson canning factory… SEE MORE
Wayfarer Marine Announces the Penobscot Bay Cup
Wayfarer Marine, Camden Yacht Club, several local boatyards and boat builders are organizing a regatta for boats of all shapes and sizes. The Penobscot Bay Cup will be held the weekend of August 20-21, 2011. The event organizers have the support of local business communities and yacht clubs in and… SEE MORE
Last Lobster Traps of 2010
Rockport, Maine, December 31st – a lobsterboat pulling the last traps of 2010. Click on the image for a larger view. SEE MORE
Paolina's Way
Turning the ordinary into the extraordinary is practically a stock-in-trade for Camden restaurants. Take Paolina's Way, an alley-side eatery that turns out gourmet pizzas fit for the grandest occasion. The recipes used in the wood-fired oven here have been passed from generation to generation, and diners are the better for… SEE MORE