Issue 191 Table of Contents

A Stonington Sea Captain’s Legacy
Attic treasures provide a new glimpse into the life of a Stonington sea captain

A World War I Sailor’s Journal Documents the Armistice
A seaman’s journal tells of the day the fighting stopped, marking the end of World War I

A “Lobster Cruiser” Goes to Work
Though roomy and comfortable, simple and spare, she is not ostentatious in any way, but practical and seaworthy

Benny the Springer
On the bow and at the ready

Björn Runquist
The Swedish-born painter and Saint George resident Björn Runquist finds the miraculous in the ordinary.

Marine School Lands a New President
New leadership at The Landing School in Arundel

Starts and Fits
Delays before the Chickadee's maiden voyage

The Birdman of Northern Maine
In Northern Maine, Bill Sheehan is a bird’s best friend

The Maine I Love - Nancy L.H. Barba
A recent sailing trip along the coast

Waterway House
An artist and post-and-beam builder’s latest project is a hidden gem on Eggemoggin Reach

Welcome Downeast
Nature's autumn and winter blessings

Wheeler Launches an Inspired Head-Turner in Brooklin
Wheeler Yachts draws on its Brooklyn, New York, heritage to launch a new model built by Brooklin Boat Yard in Maine

When Lynn Lugged the Lobsters
A three-generation Long Island seafood company relied on what is believed to be the last Maine-built lobster smack and a pair of retired and refit naval vessels to deliver downeast lobsters to New Yorkers

A Day to Remember on Penobscot Bay
A beginner skipper learns the hard way to check the marine forecast before setting off with kids for the weekend

Bass Harbor
A trip to Bass Harbor is a visit to the quiet side of Mount Desert Island

Campaigning 1913 Style: William Jennings Bryan
A political tour by automobile

Charles A. Townsend’s Postcards of Maine
Belfast photographer Charles A. Townsend’s postcards framed early 20th century Maine.

Jacob Pike’s Rebound, Tuna, Sharks & Wind Power
Maine's latest news from the Town Dock

The Handiest Cat in Maine
The Handy Cat’s Herreshoff-style hollow bow and narrow entry spell speed under sail