In the height of whale watching season, sperm whales and bottlenose dolphins were spotted Aug. 3 southeast of Mount Desert Island, surprising marine experts with their presence in the Gulf of Maine.
Wooden boats sailed through the Eggemoggin Reach on Saturday in a three-day-long regatta that harnesses competition and fun in an environment steeped in natural beauty.
Stephen Linscott, who champions youth sailing for its “tremendous impact” and ability to inspire “a lot of self-confidence” in young athletes, started the MDI Longboard Regatta last year with the idea of creating an event that incorporated both his artistic vision and passion for sailing.