Working Waterfront

The myth and reality of widow’s walks

By Leigh Donaldson You’ll see them as you drive along the coast, what appears, at first glance, to be rooftop patios. I marvel at what could be an ideal place to get a panoramic view of the landscape and ocean while having a barbecue picnic. Even the mosquitoes could not… SEE MORE
The Schooner Adventure in a photo taken in 1926.

Working Waterfront

Portland kicks off first Schoonerfest

The group Tall Ships Portland has scheduled a sailing regatta for traditional craft for June 24-26. Portland SchoonerFest and Regatta will feature five, large traditional schooners racing and parading under sail together in Portland Harbor with passengers participating onboard and spectators ashore. Organized by Tall Ships Portland to benefit its… SEE MORE