A piece of blue glass sits among the rock on the shore of Mackworth Island in Casco Bay "The greatest need of our time is to clean out the enormous mass of mental and emotional rubbish that clutters our minds" — Thomas Merton

"The greatest need of our time is to clean out the enormous mass of mental and emotional rubbish that clutters our minds"
~Thomas Merton

#ColorADay #BlueTue #RockinTuesday #TidesOutTuesday #EastCoastKin #Art #BeachGlass #CascoBay #MackworthIsland #Maine

How many gallons of toxic cruise ship scrubber wash needs to dumped into Casco Bay before someone (anybody!) realizes the potential connection to the alarming disappearance of eel grass?
* heavy metals
* PAHs
* increased acidity

#CascoBay #Portland #Maine
#banscrubbers #cruiseships #eelgrass

Cruise lines market the pristine waters of Maine to sell their voyages, only to use the same waters to discharge their toxic scrubber wash.

Contaminate the commodity you sell doesn’t make a whole lot of sense, does it?

#Portland #MEpolitics #CascoBay #cruiseships #banscrubbers #Maine

Photograph of the skyline of Portland Maine with a sailboat in the foreground. The sky is blue with some low clouds

#urbangaze #city #cascobay #portlandmaine #eastcoastkin #photographersofbluesky

Before the storm, blizzard tonight to the south and expecting a NorthEaster here in Maine tomorrow.
#winter #cascobay #maine #coast #snow

Clouds over the bay
#clouds #cascobay #winter #maine

Clouds and snow along the bay.
#winter #February #clouds #cascobay #maine

A couple of skaters on Casco Bay yesterday, the white or lighter bands you see is snow on the ice. It’s been a cold winter.
#skaters #maine #seaice #winter #cascobay

Iced over bay, a little hard to see, but two people were on the frozen bay skating around, going pretty fast.
#winter #seaice #cascobay #maine #skating

Rocks and ice in Casco Bay, South Freeport.
#winter #maine #cascobay #seaice #tides

Low tide along Casco Bay.
#maine #mainecoast #winter #cascobay #lowtide

Happy New Year!
Out for a walk along Casco Bay to start the year.
#maine #cascobay #winter #pines #snow #coast #morning

Scrubber Wash Ban - Portland Cruise Control Support the ban on cruise ship scrubber discharge in Portland, Maine. Learn about the environmental impact and how you can help protect Casco Bay.

Our 2026 New Year’s Resolution ⚓️

Ban toxic scrubber wash from cruise ships while they are at berth in Portland.

It is a no-brainer, all ports should prohibit the cruise industry from profiting by polluting their communities.

#Portland #Maine
#CascoBay #banscrubbers #cruiseships #cleanerfuel

Casco Bay in Portland Maine with blue water and a blue sky with white clouds. Fort Gorges in the distance, a low rectangular granite structure built in the Civil War era.

Our next follower will bring us to 400, a lovely number to end the year & ring in the new.

Who will join us to learn about the environmental & human impacts of cruise ships in our harbor?

#Portland
#Maine
#CascoBay
#Cruiseships
#banscrubbers

“Portland Harbor at night” acrylic on canvas, sold
#painting #acrylicpainting #art #maine #maineart #portland #harbor #tugboat #night #cascobay

A snowy landscape featuring two white houses surrounded by bare trees and evergreens. The sky is clear and blue, and a power line crosses the image. Footprints are visible in the snow.

Good morning Yarmouth, ME!
At 8:30, it is 8F and sunny.
#cascobay #maine

More pictures from #cascobay #maine
#clara #shihtzu

A snowy landscape featuring tall, snow-covered trees under a clear blue sky, with scattered clouds. A small structure is visible in the foreground, surrounded by fresh snow.

A snowy landscape featuring a house with a shingled roof, surrounded by bare trees covered in snow. The sky is partly cloudy with blue patches, creating a serene winter scene.

A serene winter landscape featuring snow-covered trees against a bright blue sky. The scene includes a mix of evergreen and bare branches, creating a tranquil atmosphere.

It is winter wonderland in #maine
#cascobay #xmas

A snowy landscape features a house with icicles hanging from the roof. Snow covers the ground and bushes, while Clara, a ShihTzu is seen walking in the foreground. A wooden playhouse is visible in the background amidst the snow-covered trees under a cloudy sky.

A cozy, snow-covered house with a sloped roof and wooden siding. Surrounding it are bare trees and shrubs blanketed in snow, creating a serene winter landscape. The sky is overcast, adding to the chilly atmosphere.

Joyeux Noël from Yarmouth, Maine!
At 9, it is 26 F (feels like 17) and cloudy.
#maine #cascobay
#clara #shihtzu

A snow-covered lighthouse and adjoining house are illuminated against a twilight sky. The lighthouse's light shines brightly, while the scene includes a calm ocean in the background and snow on the ground.

Merry Christmas to all
#cascobay #maine #capeelisabeth

A winter landscape featuring a bare tree covered in snow, surrounded by snow-blanketed ground and evergreen bushes. The sky is overcast with a hint of blue peeking through the clouds. A small wooden structure is visible in the snowy area.

Good Morning Yarmouth, ME.
At 9, it is 25 F (feels like 7 F) and cloudy.
The snow storm is about to end.
#maine #cascobay

A snowy landscape at night features a house with lights glowing from the windows, surrounded by snow-covered trees and shrubs. Structures like trellises and fences add to the winter scene. The sky is overcast, enhancing the tranquil atmosphere.

A snow-covered tree stands in a winter landscape, its bare branches highlighted against a gray sky. The surrounding ground is blanketed in fresh snow, creating a serene, quiet atmosphere.

We made it !
#maine #cascobay

#Stunday morning commute in Maine's Casco Bay

#Portland #Maine #CascoBay #sunrise #lighthouse #Atlantic #silhouette #landscape #Nikon #photography

Christmas in Maine.
#Maine #Christmas #MaineChristmas #CascoBay

An incredible sunset on Casco Bay on Wednesday evening (12/03/2025). Truly extraordinary. The panoramic was to document the ribbon of clouds that extended from Portland to Cliff Island. The close-up is how the red actually looked to the eye! #Maine #CascoBay

This photo by Mike Smetzer was taken from Bug Light Park in South Portland, Maine. It shows the park and its tiny lighthouse in the foreground and a busy Portland Harbor on the other side of the Fore River. A large cruise ship is docked at the Ocean Gateway, and an island ferry is approaching the Casco Bay terminal from the right.

A #bnw view of #PortlandHarbor, #Maine, in the late afternoon on a mostly cloudy day in October.

#photography #mono #grayscale #greyscale #bw #Black-and-White #blackwhite #BWPhotography #scape #seascape #BugLightPark #SouthPortland #CascoBay #ForeRiver

Casco bay morning
#cascobay #maine #clouds #autumn #coast

Walk along Casco Bay, interesting clouds and light.
#cascobay #maine #clouds #autumn

Bug light, lighthouse, South Portland Maine.

Built in 1855, Bug Light of South Portland on beautiful Casco Bay. #PortlandBreakWater Has always been a peaceful place for me. South Portland, has many lighthouses in the area.
#BlueSkyMonday #lighthouse #cascobay #maine #photography

Seagull on a seaweed covered rock, overcast day
#seagull #mainecoast #maine #seaweed #cascobay