Column: Monhegan maintains its magical allure — mostly

TIMES RECORD • August 11, 2025

We recently took our annual trip to Monhegan Island, a treasured tradition for over 40 years. A blue-sky Maine day enhanced the experience. The calm waters made for a smooth ride to the island with Hardy Boat Tours out of New Harbor. We chatted with three Bowdoin College students during the ride. They were planning to spend the day working on their summer research project on the island, which involves determining the ages of various trees. ~ David Treadwell