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AIMEE LEONE (Interior) - 37' x 9'6" pilot cutter designed by Watts & Letcher, built by Philip & Son, Ltd., Dartmouth, England

A Cozy Cabin For December

12/3/2014

The weather outside might be frightful in December, but the cabin of the pilot cutter Aimee Leone looks warm and inviting. For more information about the photography of Benjamin Mendlowitz, including the 2015 Calendar of Wooden Boats, and our other products, visit us at www.noahpublications.com. SEE MORE

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Winter on the Coast: Prime Time for Cape Cod's Kiteboarders

11/25/2014

With temperatures hovering in the 30s and winds gusting into the 40s recently, the Cape Cod kiteboarding faithful were incredible to watch. As I wedged myself out of the car, careful not to let the door chop off my leg with the next gust, I added another fleece layer to… SEE MORE

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The magnificent beach on Jupiter island.

Hobe Sound NWR: Discovering Solitude In South Florida

11/18/2014

Amid the hustle and bustle of South Florida, there are splendid spots along the coast that offer a homesick Mainer the opportunity to hear nothing but the ocean, the wind, and the abundant wildlife that surround this tropical oasis on the southern end of the East Coast. Hobe Sound, in… SEE MORE

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Preparing for the Yarmouth/Royal River Dredging Project

11/13/2014

The Royal River in Yarmouth is always a busy place, but recently it's been even more bustling as the marinas in the area prepare for a long-awaited federal dredging project. Falls Point Marine has been assisting the three marinas in the area — Yankee Marina & Boatyard, Royal River Marina, and… SEE MORE

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Waterfire in Providence: A Seasonal Celebration on the River

11/12/2014

The sight is surreal.... Something between a post-apocalyptic film scene and an ancient tribal offering to the god of fire. You smell the fires first. The scent hangs thick in the downtown air. Dodging traffic and getting closer to the Woonasquatucket and Providence Rivers, the music echoing off the surrounding… SEE MORE

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ELLY - 27' c 10'6" Kungsviken boat built on the southwest coast of Sweden, circa 1875

Final Sail of the Season on a Swedish Sloop

11/4/2014

With the end of the boating season at hand here in coastal Maine, enjoy a final pleasure cruise into the sunset with Elly, a Swedish Kungsviken boat. For more information about the photography of Benjamin Mendlowitz, including the 2015 Calendar of Wooden Boats, and our other products, visit us at… SEE MORE

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A snagger has proven to be a key piece of tackle for every striper fisherman, especially in late fall.

Key Tackle for Every Striper Fisherman's Surf Bag

10/29/2014

A snagger is a key device that should be in every surf bag. I can't tell you how many times I've gone down to the ocean in late fall and found an isolated school of menhaden or pogies within a cast of where I am standing. I also can't tell… SEE MORE

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Much of the interior has been removed, including the benches and shelves.

Restoration Update: Stuart Knockabout No. 29

10/29/2014

The restoration of Stuart Knockabout No. 29 is nearing the end of the tear-down process. The teak rails have been taken off, hardware removed, and her bottom ground. Her interior has also been taken out for painting and the replacement of her worn benches. Next comes grinding down her decks!… SEE MORE

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Doughdish No.1 Gets Some Fall Attention

10/27/2014

After 41 years, Dovekie, Doughdish Hull No. 1, is getting some well-deserved attention this fall. Dovekie is the very first Doughdish produced by Bill Harding and Edey and Duff. She was launched in 1973 and has been owned and sailed by the same family since. To date, Doughdish has built… SEE MORE

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Fall Regatta Season Remains in Full Swing on Casco Bay

10/24/2014

Pleasure boats are getting hauled along the Maine coast, but that doesn't mean that the sailing and racing season is entirely over. The weekend of October 18 and 19, for instance, was a busy one for high school sailing at SailMaine — and for SailMaine sailors! On Saturday, SailMaine and Casco… SEE MORE

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Camden, Maine: The stunning home of The New England Real Estate Company.

Maine Real Estate Agency Expands, Announces Awards

10/23/2014

The New England Real Estate Company, a locally owned company based in Camden, has announced the location and acquisition of its new office at 98 Elm Street. The new location will allow the company to double in office space, offer enhanced marketing services for its clients, provide more private offices… SEE MORE

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The stunning view from the top of Mount Megunticook, in Camden Hills State Park.

My Fall Trip to Maine: Down East and Up the Trail

10/19/2014

I was pretty excited for my last trip north. My normal route from Boston to Rockland was split up and I drove the more rural areas. The drive took me off Route 1 and onto the back roads of Maine I often skip by without a further thought. Traveling along… SEE MORE

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