Friday, June 30, 2017

"The Last Haulout" The Maine Windjammer Project


"The Last Haulout" by Doug Mills
The last haulout for HMS Bounty in Boothbay Harbor, Maine.


These photos are from the historical archives of the Maine Windjammer Project.
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com



Thursday, June 29, 2017

"Crossing The Bow" The Maine Windjammer Project


"Crossing The Bow" by Doug Mills
Historic schooner Isaac H. Evans, built 1886, crossing the bow of Picton Castle, built 1928, in Rockland harbor.


These photos are from the historical archives of the Maine Windjammer Project.
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com



Wednesday, June 28, 2017

BREAKING: Boston Fire Department Battling 6-alarm 83 Unit Building

Photos Courtesy: Boston Fire
UPDATE 7:15pm: 125+ fire, police and ems on scene. According to Boston Fire Department, The top 2 floors were 32 condos already sold. Floors 2-3-4 apts  almost all rented. A business set to move in 1st floor.
UPDATE 6:51pm; According to Boston Fire Department, This fire continues to burn across the entire roof at the roofs edge on Dot Ave. Apparatus being repositioned as precaution. Expect this section of Dot Ave from Ashmont St. to Washington St. closed entire night. Smoke thick. Please stay inside.
UPDATE 4:09pm: Fire still heavy in the top (6th) floor ceiling and roof. Multiple ladder pipes and both Tower Unit on scene. No injuries.
BREAKING: Boston, Massachusetts - Boston Fire Department is battling a 6-alarm fire at 1971-1977 Dorchester Ave in Boston, Massachusetts on Wednesday June 28th, 2017.

Boston Fire Department Updates:

Response at 2:30pm to 1971-1977 Dorchester Ave for a celling fire on the top floor of a 6 story building under construction.

Now 6 alarms. No injuries. Building has 83 units. Fire has weakened the roof. Air handlers on roof in danger of collapsing.

This building just outside of Peabody Sq. Exterior ops right now. Fire extended to roof. Commissioner @ChiefJoeFinn now IC

More updates on this story to come.





"Picton Castle" The Maine Windjammer Project


"Picton Castle" by Doug Mills
Canadian tall ship Picton Castle at Rockland, Maine.


These photos are from the historical archives of the Maine Windjammer Project.
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com



Tuesday, June 27, 2017

"In The Fog" The Maine Windjammer Project


"In The Fog" by Doug Mills
The Marshall Point Lighthouse, built 1858, at Port Clyde, Maine in the fog.


These photos are from the historical archives of the Maine Windjammer Project.
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com



Monday, June 26, 2017

"The Lighthouse At Rockland" The Maine Windjammer Project


"The Lighthouse At Rockland" by Doug Mills
Maine's tall ship Victory Chimes sailing passed the lighthouse at Rockland, Maine.


These photos are from the historical archives of the Maine Windjammer Project.
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com



Sunday, June 25, 2017

Massachusetts 7 Day Forecast

"Maine Life" by Doug Mills
Shoot Maine Studios
Rockland, Maine
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 78. West wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday
A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Thursday
A chance of showers after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.



Saturday, June 24, 2017

"Summer Daisies" The Maine Windjammer Project


"Summer Daisies" by Doug Mills
Summer Daisies at the Owls Head Lighthouse.


These photos are from the historical archives of the Maine Windjammer Project.
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com



Friday, June 23, 2017

"From The Lantern" The Maine Windjammer Project


"From The Lantern" by Doug Mills
Schooner American Eagle seen From the lantern of the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse.


These photos are from the historical archives of the Maine Windjammer Project.
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com



Thursday, June 22, 2017

"Camden Romance" The Maine Windjammer Project


"Camden Romance" by Doug Mills
Spring Flowers aboard schooner Mistress in Camden Maine birthplace of the windjammer.


These photos are from the historical archives of the Maine Windjammer Project.
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com



Wednesday, June 21, 2017

"Historic Schooners" The Maine Windjammer Project


"Historic Schooners" by Doug Mills
Historic schooners Stephen Taber, built 1871, Mary Day, America's first purpose built windjammer and lewis R. French also built 1871, anchored at Camden Maine, the birthplace of the windjammer trade.


These photos are from the historical archives of the Maine Windjammer Project.
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com



Tuesday, June 20, 2017

"Start Of The 2016 Great Schooner Race" The Maine Windjammer Project


"Start Of The 2016 Great Schooner Race" by Doug Mills
Grace Bailey, Heritage and American Eagle at the start of the 2016 Great Schooner Race.


These photos are from the historical archives of the Maine Windjammer Project.
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com



Monday, June 19, 2017

"Early Morning Mists" The Maine Windjammer Project


"Early Morning Mists" by Doug Mills
Schooner Heritage sets sail from Rockland, Maine in the early morning mists.


These photos are from the historical archives of the Maine Windjammer Project.
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com



Sunday, June 18, 2017

Massachusetts 7 Day Forecast

"On The Bay" by Doug Mills
Shoot Maine Studios
Rockland, Maine
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. Patchy fog after midnight. Low around 66. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tuesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

Wednesday
A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Friday
A chance of showers after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday
Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.



Saturday, June 17, 2017

"The Victory Chimes" The Maine Windjammer Project


"The Victory Chimes" by Doug Mills
The Victory Chimes, the last Chesapeake Ram Schooner, sailing into Rockland Maine.


These photos are from the historical archives of the Maine Windjammer Project.
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com