The Coast Guard issued several new recommendations for inspecting and maintaining wooden masts in its report on a 2023 incident that left one dead and others injured.
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Harpswell Lobster boat races draw big crowd, hungry competitors
The annual races drew nearly 100 boats and 1,200 people from up and down the coast of Maine.
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Fishermen honored in Georgetown at ‘blessing of the fleet’
About 100 people gathered for the annual Five Islands Harbor blessing, which also served this year as a special remembrance for a local fisherman who died last year.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Outdoors
Maine officials urge caution, training after recent slew of water emergencies
A decline in swimming education, a lack of lifeguards and water temperatures that are often icy cold even when it’s hot out are all risk factors that swimmers and boaters should consider.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Christmas-themed boat parade highlights final day of OakFest
The 8th annual three-day Oakfest in Oakland featured food, live music, a parade with the theme of Christmas in July, a Christmas boat parade, children’s events, vendors and a children’s book giveaway hosted by the ShineOnCass Foundation.
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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.
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Rangeley Fire Rescue assists paddlers out of lakes during 40-mile race Saturday
More than 13 paddlers were pulled from the waters due to high wind and choppy water, Fire Rescue Chief Michael Bacon said.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Deer Isle home of late musician Dan Fogelberg is for sale
The waterfront property off Eggemoggin Reach is on the market for $2.4 million, and many of his belongings from the estate will be sold at auction this month.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Commerce report says Maine’s outdoor recreation economy grew 16.5% in 2022
Outdoor recreation accounted for $3.3 billion in economic activity, or nearly 4% of the state’s GDP. That’s the 6th-highest percentage of any state.
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Jury finds captain guilty of seaman’s manslaughter in diving boat fire that killed 34
The verdict comes more than 4 years after the Sept. 2, 2019, tragedy off California, which prompted changes to maritime regulations, congressional reform and civil lawsuits.