The Wrack

The January 18, 2022, storm left its mark, but could have been worse.

A glitch gets fixed and our home page "current conditions" bar returns to delivering weather and water data.

A load of snow, powerful winds, storm surge, and frigid air kick off 2018.

Tonight's full moon is the first of two full moons this month. Modern convention will label it a blue moon.

Bright and beautiful at the seashore today. People were out. A few of them even talked to Vivien Leigh, reporting from Wells. We know at least a dozen folks took pics and imagine many more will send to the contest.

Email your best one or two before October 15 at 11:59 pm to:

contest@gulfofmaine.kingtides.net

See the winning entries, finalists, and additional images from around the region.

Several of us scattered across estuaries stretching from Ogunquit to Kennebunk, documenting the sea's level and considering the consequences.

We'll start sharing our thoughts with a collection of photos from the day. Up top is Sue Bickford's shot of a submerged crab play set. Below will be&

1. Drakes Island Road by Nik Charov
2. Mile Road shoreline by Kristin Wilson
3. Mile Road, Wells by Sue Bickford
4. Webhannet Drive, Wells by Kristin Wilson
5. Welcome to Drakes Island by Nik Charov
6. Little River Estuary by Suzanne Kahn
7. Barrier Beach Overlook by Annie Cox
8. Ankle Deep by Sue Bickford
9. Laudholm Beach walker by Scott Richardson

As we rebound from winters darkest depths, springs begins to stir in the hormonal systems of other species, particularly those who mate seasonally. Chemically, love is arriving. How did St. Valentine know?