This weekend, despite some unseasonably chilly weather, lots of people will be getting out on the water for the first time. Boatyards have been scrambling to get docks in and boats launched for the Memorial Day holiday. This marks the beginning of what becomes an increasingly busy season on the water in Maine. There is […]
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Sabino couple donating trove of nautical items to raise money for community hall
A Sabino couple is donating a collection of nautical-themed items and boats they’ve been collecting for 50 years.
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Kennebunkport weighs future of houseboats
The Kennebunk River Commission is calling for the removal of houseboats from the river.
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Coast Guard seeking people who shot flares at Willard Beach
All told, 3 false alarms cost the agency more than $28,000 over the course of 3 searches that stretched more than 80 miles and involved numerous agencies.
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Falmouth raises harbor fees to meet escalating costs
The increase in fees, taking effect next year, are intended to prevent a rise in taxes to cover the expenses at Town Landing.
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Brunswick man who died in boating accident was hardworking, community-focused
Sam Sharpe, 23, of Brunswick, died after a boating accident in South Harpswell on Friday.
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Shredding the Dead
Outside of the whitewater world, most people are unfamiliar with a shredder. The two-person, high-performance, inflatable vessel propelled by long, single-blade paddles is a favorite among many seasoned whitewater boaters. The shredder was invented by Tom Love, a well-known River Guide in the Pennsylvania whitewater community of Ohiopyle. In 1992, the first shredder was tested […]
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Registration open for 21st Red Jacket Youth Regatta in Rockland
The Apprenticeshop in Rockland is holding its 21st Red Jacket Youth Regatta this Saturday, Aug. 10, in Rockland Harbor. This free event is an opportunity for young sailors ages 8-17 to showcase their skills and learn new techniques, and is appropriate for all skill levels. The deadline to register is Thursday, Aug. 8. Sailors must […]
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#LoveMaineWaters: Coalition urges boaters to prevent marine debris
The Maine Marine Trades Association has partnered with Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association, Maine Island Trail Association and Friends of Casco Bay to bring awareness to boaters about keeping Maine waters free of debris. MMTA Director Stacey Keefer is a paddler and sailor and often cleans up marine debris and trash in her travels. Her efforts […]
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Breaching whale slams into power boat, flipping it off Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Two fishermen were rescued by two Maine brothers who were boating nearby and shot video of the incident Tuesday.