Working Waterfront

History

Kittery Shipbuilding Heritage

Nestled at Maine's southern tip, Kittery holds a storied past where colonial settlers first harnessed the Piscataqua River for shipbuilding, evolving into a hub that…

Wild MaineNovember 21, 2025

Industry & Economy

Camden Tourism Economy

There's a steady pulse to Camden, where the harbor buzzes with windjammers and the air carries the scent of pine from nearby hills, blending tourism…

Wild MaineOctober 2, 2025

Industry & Economy

Brooklin Boatbuilding Economy

In the quiet coastal town of Brooklin, Maine, the scent of freshly sawn cedar mingles with the salty breeze off Eggemoggin Reach, where generations of…

Wild MaineOctober 1, 2025

Industry & Economy

Bar Harbor Tourism Economy

There's a measured energy to Bar Harbor in the height of summer, where the salty breeze off Frenchman Bay mixes with the hum of visitors…

Wild MaineOctober 1, 2025

Industry & Economy

Grand Lake Stream Guiding Industry

In the forested expanse of Washington County, Grand Lake Stream hums with the quiet economy of outdoor guides who lead anglers and paddlers through Maine's…

Wild MaineSeptember 29, 2025

Industry & Economy

Rockport Harbor Trades

In the heart of midcoast Maine, Rockport Harbor hums with the steady work of boatbuilders and fishermen, blending age-old trades with a growing tourism scene…

Wild MaineSeptember 26, 2025

Food & Foraging

Clam Digging in Coastal Maine

Along Maine's jagged coastline, where the tides reveal vast mudflats teeming with life, clam digging remains a cherished tradition passed down through generations. This hands-on…

Wild MaineSeptember 25, 2025

History

Belfast Shipbuilding History

There's a quiet strength to Belfast, where the Passagassawakeag River meets Penobscot Bay, carrying echoes of shipyards that once launched vessels into the world. This…

Wild MaineSeptember 22, 2025

History

Blue Hill Shipbuilding Heritage

Nestled along the shores of Blue Hill Bay, this Hancock County town whispers tales of 19th-century shipyards where sturdy vessels were born from local timber.…

Wild MaineSeptember 15, 2025