Starting from the granite base of the lighthouse tower, Molly Siegel and Alison Richardson will swim in the frigid Maine waters roughly 18 miles clockwise around Isle au Haut

The conversations that took place over four days in Scotland echoed conversations here in Maine’s island and coastal communities.

The first truly delicious coffee I ever drank was in 1973 at a Montreal crepe restaurant…

In art class, some studied scrimshaw and carved their own version in bars of soap.

Tufts of pink fiberglass insulation floated over the neighborhood…

Historically, compliments on my appearance have been infrequent.

There is camaraderie in shared experience, even if it is just being fed-up with the lack of sun.

Two of the most popular activities during island winters are indoor basketball and volleyball.

Vinalhaven’s night life will get a little more vibrant beginning in late May with the opening of Kris Davidson’s speakeasy, Skål.