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Published by Mount Desert Islander on June 2, 2026.
BAR HARBOR — A major rese...
Published by Bangor Daily News on June 19, 2026.
With its 5,300 miles of coastline, Maine’s connection to the sea has long been ingrained in the state’s psyche — and a linch...
Meet Wattson, the first high-voltage electric boat used by Maine fishermen. The Spruce Head Fisherman’s Co-op is using the vessel to tow lobster crates from moorings to the dock. From saving on high fuel costs to a quieter work environment, the fishermen operating Wattson are already seeing the benefits.
“We have to carry our own gas cans here to the skiffs. ...
Brooklin sits at the southern tip of Maine’s Blue Hill Peninsula, surrounded by water on three sides and connected to the mainland by roads that cross saltwater bridges. Home to just over 800 year-round residents, the town’s economy and identity are deeply tied to its working waterfront, with boat building, fishing, and marine services playing a central role in community life...