"Sailing Western Penobscot Bay" The Maine Windjammer Project

"Sailing Western Penobscot Bay" by Doug Mills

America's oldest schooner, Lewis R French, built 1871, sailing western Penobscot Bay near Rockland Maine.

Photos provided by 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

'Schooner American Eagle" The Maine Windjammer Project

 'Schooner American Eagle" by Doug Mills

Schooner American Eagle, built 1930, sailing past Owls Head on her way back to her home port of Rockland Maine.

Photos provided by 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

District Of Columbia 7 Day Forecast

Today

Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Photos provided by 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

"Majestic Schooner Heritage" the Maine Windjammer Project

"Majestic Schooner Heritage" by Doug Mills

The majestic schooner Heritage under full sail at Rockland Maine.

Photos provided by 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

"At Rockland Maine" The Maine Windjammer Project

"At Rockland Maine" by Doug Mills

Schooner Harvey Gammage from the deck of Angelique at Rockland Maine.

Photos provided by 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

"In Rockland Maine" The Maine Windjammer Project

"In Rockland Maine" by Doug Mills

Tall ships Mary Day Mistress and Isaac H Evans at the Rockland Breakwater Light in Rockland Maine.

Photos provided by 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

Mayor Bowser Presents 36th Annual DC Senior Games

Seniors from All 8 Wards Participate in Olympic-Style Competition

Washington D.C - Mayor Bowser and DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announce the 36th Annual DC Senior Games (DCSG) in partnership with Aetna will take place Saturday, May 4, through Monday, May 20, 2019 at various DPR facilities and other locations. Last year, 300 senior athletes competed and this year looks to attract the largest field of seasoned seniors in the game’s history. 

“We are proud and honored to host the senior athletes for this annual event in addition to providing facilities and programming to help our seniors stay fit all year round,” said DPR Director Delano Hunter. “The level of competition and the fun that these seniors have is a sight to behold.” 

DC Senior Games is a yearly competition, hosted by DPR and sanctioned by the National Senior Games Association (NSGA) features activities including: basketball, bowling, horseshoe toss, pickleball, softball, swimming, tennis, and track and field. The event offered to DC residents age 50 and older, includes a grand opening and closing ceremony, medals the possibility to compete against over 10,000 athletes at the National Senior Games in New Mexico.  

Sixty DC seniors that compete this year at the DC games will be eligible to participate in NSGA's National Senior Games, which takes place every two years. The 2019 National Senior Games begin June 14, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  

The DC Senior Games opening ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at 10 a.m. at Kenilworth Recreation Center, located at 4321 Ord Street, NE. The closing ceremony will take place at Howard Theater on Monday, May 20 at 10 a.m.

• Click here for 36th Annual DC Senior Games schedule of events
• Online registration

DC Senior Games participants can register online until Friday, May 3, 2019, at 12pm.  

Note: Aetna is sponsoring the first 300 senior athletes to register by waiving the entry fee.  After 300 athletes, the cost will be $20 per person to register.  Bowling competitors will be responsible for additional fees. 

For additional information about the DC Senior Games, including how to volunteer, please call (202) 664-7153 or emailjennifer.hamilton@dc.gov. Follow #DCSeniorGames on social media.

"The Gathering" The Maine Winfjammer Project

"The Gathering" by Doug Mills

The gathering of schooners at Rockland Maine for The Great Schooner Race of 2012.

Photos provided by 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

"America's Oldest Working Schooner" The Maine Windjammer Project

"America's Oldest Working Schooner" by Doug Mills

America's oldest working schooner, Lewis R French, at the Rockland Breakwater Light in Rockland Maine.

Photos provided by 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

"Heritage" The Maine Windjammer Project

"Heritage" by Doug Mills

The Great Wicdship, Heritage, at her dock in Rockland Maine.

Photos provided by 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