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  • Salt Water Cure
    May 21

    Following the whale into an array of lessons

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

    Courtney Naliboff

    Media

  • May 17

    Maine lobster fishery agrees to deep cuts to protect whales

    Maine will confirm that its lobster fishery is a safe fishery for right whales.

    Media

  • The medallion originally issued by King James II, and restruck in 1971 (on loan to the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath from Peter Benoit). PHOTO: COURTESY MAINE MARITIME MUSEUM
    May 17

    The treasure hunter from Woolwich

    In 1687, a treasure hunter from Woolwich received the highest honors from the king of England.

    Media

  • At the April 17 open house at Brunswick Landing, the company introduced the RivGen Power System.
    May 17

    Maine company deploys energy technology in Alaska

    Power-generating technology piloted in Washington County will soon provide a commercial source of electricity in Alaska.

    Media

  • May 16

    Two of the coast's biggest economic drivers face threats

    There’s a complacency about our tourism allure that can be dangerous.

    Tom Groening

    Media

  • An artist’s rendering of the Fore Points Marina, part of a larger redevelopment of the Portland Co. site. IMAGE: COURTESY FORE POINTS MARINA
    May 16

    Portland redevelopment plan touches water

    The much-anticipated Fore Points Marina on Portland’s East End opened for vessel docking in May.

    Stephanie Bouchard

    Media

  • Rockweed harvested at Hancock Point.
    May 16

    Seaweed ruling hinged on property rights, definition of plant

    “Wild rockweed is a lot more valuable if you leave it alone…” —Ken Ross

    Tom Walsh

    Media

  • Henry Buck of Searsport
    May 16

    Penobscot Marine Museum opens new exhibits

    The Penobscot Marine Museum will host a free opening reception and preview of its “Where in the World?” and “Weather or Knot?” exhibits on Friday, May 24...

    Staff Writer

    Media

  • Col. Jon Cornish, left, has retired after 34 years with the Maine Marine Patrol. Stepping into the patrol’s top spot is Jay Carroll, who became colonel on April 1. PHOTO: COURTESY DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES
    May 16

    On the record with… Jay Carroll, new marine patrol chief

    The equipment issued to our field officers has drastically improved over the last 20 years…

    Laurie Schreiber

    Media

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