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Adrienne Perron
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Joined04.21.21
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Adrienne Perron is a former Down East assistant editor. She graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2020, with a bachelor's degree in English/Journalism, and has freelanced for the York Weekly and York County Coast Star newspapers.
a group called Inclusive Ski Touring skiing on the trails at Mt. Abram
Arts & Leisure

At Mt. Abram, A Community of Newbie Uphillers Takes Shape

The nonprofit Inclusive Ski Touring is out to make ski touring more affordable and approachable.
Authentic New Balance 990 V4 USA made (M990NS4) sneakers on a wooden floor
Maine-Made

Skowhegan’s New Balance Shoe Factory Is Sizing Up

A by-the-numbers look at the brand’s new 120,000-square-foot facility.
Maine-Made

A Look Back on 150 Years of Maine Winter Wear

In honor of the humble earmuff’s sesquicentennial, we look at the evolution of winter gear in Maine.
King Fisher and the Queen in Damariscottamap of downtown Damariscotta
Travel & Outdoors

A Browser’s Guide to Downtown Damariscotta

The town’s known for its tasty bivalves, but it is also full of retail pearls.
As It Was and Whatever ironic LL Bean totes
Maine-Made

The Iconic, Ironic Boat and Tote

A fresh generation of L.L.Bean fans is putting a cheeky new spin on the company’s famous bags.
Land, Water & Wildlife

A Paddler’s Paradise — and a Showpiece for River Restoration

With miles of undeveloped shoreline and quintessential down east quietude, Whiting’s little-visited Orange River is a critical link between ocean and inland ecosystems.
Ramen bowl by Ayumi Horie
Maine-Made

Watch: Portland Potter Ayumi Horie Explains Her “Quirky Line of Work” on PBS

While LA’s Craft in America Center shows off her ramen bowls.
three Maine-themed graphic t-shirts
Maine-Made

7 of Our Favorite Maine-y Graphic Tees

In honor of the Maine Historical Society’s surprising exhibit on the humble wardrobe staple.
Ariela Nomi Kuh of ANK Ceramics sculpting one of her menorahs
Maine-Made

Store-Bought Menorahs Don’t Hold a Candle to These One-of-a-Kind Designs

ANK Ceramics’s bespoke menorahs are influenced by the modernist sculptures of Ruth Duckworth.
stained-glass luna moths
Maine-Made

4 Maine Makers Putting a Fresh Spin on Stained-Glass

The millennia-old art form is about more than just lamps and church windows.
Broom making is a surprisingly physical art, says Eric McIntyre, owner of Village Handcraft. His workshop participants need some dexterity (not just for the cleanup).
Maine-Made

The Brooms at Wiscasset’s Village Handcraft Will Sweep You Off Your Feet

Shopkeeper Eric McIntyre’s handmade brooms are designed to be displayed and used.
Maine-Made

4 Pieces of Elegant Maine-Made Stationery

Our favorite writing paper for crafting eloquent letters.
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