Mainebiz

Made in Maine: Shaw & Tenney’s new owners consider themselves stewards of the brand

Established in 1858, Shaw & Tenney in Orono is a traditional maker of wooden oars, paddles, spars and boat hooks. In July 2023, Neil and Jennifer Gutekunst became just the fourth family to own the ...

Melting ice reveals 1,500-year-old reindeer trap high in Norway’s mountains

Archaeologists in Norway unearthed a 1,500-year-old reindeer trapping site and various other peculiar wooden artifacts, ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Oars of international renown made on Manning River on NSW Mid North Coast

With rowing getting underway at the Paralympics today, the Australian athletes won't be the only local products on display – an Australian oarmaker is also hoping for success. Howard Croker started ...
Sacramento Bee

Sea lord’s 1,000-year-old tomb uncovered — with first-of-its-kind artifact — in Peru

Archaeologists in Huaral found elaborate Chancay culture tomb, with wooden oar, belonging to elite figure with ties to the sea, photos show Screengrab from National Major University of San Marcos' ...
Archaeology

Wooden Reindeer Trap Found in Norway’s Melting Ice

VESTLAND COUNTY, NORWAY—Live Science reports that a 1,500-year-old reindeer trap and unusual wooden objects have been recovered from melting ice in western Norway’s Aurlandsfjellet area, some 4,600 ...