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Maine Coastal News
Publisher's Note
P.O. Box 710
Winterport, Maine 04496-0710 U.S.A.
As the summer of 2009 comes to an end, there is probably many more commercial
one can surely say it was interesting. The boaters than pleasure.
(207) 223-8846 Fax (207) 223-9004 winter and spring saw an economy in In the pleasure world there are the
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desperate straits. People lost their savings sailors and powerboaters, of which there are
and investments, which meant for some many more powerboaters. One can break this
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there was no hope for retirement. group down further into racers and cruisers.
Responsibility rested with the greedy, the With the changes in society, where time is at
government and investment companies. a premium, interest in sailing as fallen off over
Major companies were failing, only to be the last several decades. It is obvious that
rewarded, while most of America wondered one has to be much better in seamanship if
about their future. they are going to sail as opposed to a
A majority of my summer is consumed powerboater. Today, too many people will
by lobster boat racing, which had a slight not or can not take the time to sail and enjoy
downturn in the number of racers. One could the quiet tranquility of a weekend or more
blame this on the economy, but more than just bouncing from one place to the other
likely it was associated to the poor weather. without regard to time. There are still a few
However, it was an incredible racing year that will take the time, but more often it may
spawned by Steve Johnson’s the car-boat, be just for an afternoon here and there.
Maine Coastal News is dedicated to covering the waterfront of State of Maine. It covers
which was a Pontiac Sunbird chained down Most see powerboating as the
commercial fishing, yachting (power and sail), boat yard and waterfront news and maritime history.
to a cut down powerboat hull. This made alternative of choice. You can climb on
Maine Coastal News is published 12 times per year.
national news with the Associated Press, board, choose where you want to go
The distribution of Maine Coastal News is from Eastport to Kittery and is free on the
Soundings and the Wall Street Journal. depending on the time you have and
newsstand. It also can be by subscription. A year subscription, 12 issues, is $20.00. A single copy
The early weeks of summer saw inches returned at the prescribed hour. You are not
is $2.00, which covers the postage. Foreign rates for subscriptions are $40.00 per year.
The Maine Coastal News office is located at 966 North Main Street, Winterport, Maine.
and inches of rain continue to fall, and for at the mercy of the mother nature, who
Comments or additional information write: Maine Coastal News, P.O. Box 710, Winterport,
many business, especially those related to usually will test your patience when you
Maine 04496.
the tourist industry, they were on the brink need to get some where at a prescribed time
of a disastrous year. In the marine business, and there is no to little wind.
few boats were being sold and fewer yet were Not long ago I was sitting talking with
leaving the dock. Weekend after weekend Giffy Full and he discussed sailing around
were washed out, but finally things turned for days at a time around Massachusetts Bay
and the sun returned and salvaged the as a boy. There are numerous stories of
Publisher Jon B. Johansen
season for both businesses and the teenagers taking off for the summer in a small
Editor-in-Chief Rachel Elward
consumer, albeit just barely. sailboat and making extended voyages
Here in Maine there is a large contingent around the coast. There are also a number of
of boaters, of which there are many types. stories of families doing the same. It was a
There are the commercial boaters, which can way of life that has slowly declined over the
Advertising Deadlines: The deadline for the November issue is 9 October. be broken down to fishing, like lobster years. This can also been seen in those that
The deadline for the December issue is 13 November. fishermen, and shipping, those on tugs, used to summer at a cottage on the coast for
tankers or freighters. In the State of Maine extended periods of time.
What is the reason for the change? Is it
really time, are there other things that people
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would rather do, or is it too expensive? Back
in the day, most women did not work so they
could take the time pack up the children and
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Net Worth: The Rise and Fall of 6:00 PM 6:30 PM way of life, the children had a vacation,
Maine’s Fin Fisheries Department of Marine Resources New Hampshire Fish and Game learned about the outdoors, and dear old dad
Maine Maritime Museum Freeport Community Library Urban Forestry Center could show up when time allowed.
243 Washington Street 10 Library Drive 45 Elwyn Road Today it is rare to see a young family out
Bath, Maine Freeport Portsmouth, New Hampshire cruising. In asking around some explained
(207) 443-1316/ Contact: T. Stockwell (207) 624-6553 Contact: Doug Grout (603) 868-1095 that their children absolutely hate cruising
www.mainemaritimemuseum.org and that after a couple of days there are
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Lofting, and the Lines Before the Freeport Community Library New Hampshire Fish and Game and playing? Only a few children today
Launch 10 Library Drive Urban Forestry Center understand and enjoy the simpler pleasures
Maine Maritime Museum Freeport 45 Elwyn Road of life.
243 Washington Street Contact: T. Stockwell (207) 624-6553 Portsmouth, New Hampshire The cruising way of life is certainly
Bath, Maine Contact: D. Grout at (603) 868-1095 appealing. Just imagine spending time
(207) 443-1316/ 5 Hearings on Striped Bass Draft cruising the coast, finding the tranquil ports
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12 December 2009 – 18 April 2010 Department of Marine Resources New Hampshire Fish and Game this is the perfect way of life, others dream
Big Ships, Bulk Cargoes Freeport Community Library Urban Forestry Center and hope they will be able to do it in the
Maine Maritime Museum 10 Library Drive 45 Elwyn Road future, while the rest let it all pass by
243 Washington Street Freeport Portsmouth, New Hampshire unnoticed.
Bath, Maine Contact: T. Stockwell (207) 624-6553 Contact: D. Grout (603) 868-1095
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