A 43-year-old moped operator was seriously injured today in a collision with a vehicle on Sand Island. Police said the moped operator rear-ended the vehicle near Sand Island Parkway and Sand Island ...

Scott Kern lives on Sand Island, off the coast of Portland, Maine. His parents bought half-ownership of the island in the '90s. Kern lives in a fort made from recycled construction debris. From June ...

Well-used concrete picnic tables are shaded by trees at Sand Island State Recreational Area. Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser ...

Most beaches have sand that’s pale, soft, and familiar. But some beaches stand out because of their sand color.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been hard at work since 2024 dumping sand on the barrier islands of Isle of Palms and ...

In recent weeks, something strange appeared, and went viral, on Australia’s Gold Coast. An island, manmade from sand dredging boats, working to replenish the coastline after Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Oak Island and its beach renourishment partners recently offered local media a behind-the-scenes look at the ongoing ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Scott Kern. It has been edited for length and clarity. From June through September, my days revolve around the tide and the sun. When the sun sets ...