My Maine

The Mystery Guests

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A tussle over the farmer’s market’s last rabbit leads to a dinner invitation — and mounting anxiety over who’s coming to supper.

Old Growth

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A wildlife biologist mourns the passing of a majestic cedar grove.

Summer and Squid

On certain nights the harbor is visited by creatures of the deep.

Helen’s Cottage

Maine summerhouses never really get new owners.

What Brings Us Back?

In uncertain times, finding your way home means paying close attention to small clues.

Planting Hope

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A Mainer pays tribute to lilacs’ enduring resilience.

Frozen in Time

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A Brunswick native recalls his winters watching over the town’s outdoor ice rink.

Summer Complaints

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One island resident laments her seemingly endless role as hostess during Maine’s popular season.

Roughing It

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A thunderstorm and hungry raccoons conspire to make an island camping trip a night to remember.

Ghosts in the Garden

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Spring plantings not only celebrate new life but also help us remember lives that have passed.

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