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Adrienne Perron
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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.
Travel & Outdoors

The Best Swimming Holes in Maine’s White Mountains

The perfect place to cool off after a mountain hike — or just while away a summer afternoon.
Sadie Bliss, former executive director of the Maine Crafts Association
Arts & Leisure

What’s Next For the Maine Crafts Association?

An exit interview with MCA’s outgoing director about the future of the state’s vibrant craft scene.
one of Chelsea Porter's book folding creations
Maine-Made

Binders Keepers Makes Eye-Popping Art from Old Books

Running the page numbers with Stockton Springs book-folding artist Chelsea Porter.
47 years of Central Maine Striders moments.
Arts & Leisure

Lessons from Maine’s Oldest Running Club

Waterville’s Central Maine Striders share their wisdom about running (and life).
Maine-Made

The Maine Woodworker Who Wants You to Make Your Own Coffin

Chuck Lakin would like you to face mortality — and rest in comfort.
SoPo designer Valerie Beggs modeling the dress from her Woodland Waders line
Maine-Made

The SoPo Designer Modeling Fashion on Fishing Waders

For her Woodland Waders line, Valerie Beggs takes inspiration from lobsterers, anglers, and her stint on a shingling crew.
11 Pieces of Maine-Sourced Gear for a Summer Spent Outside
Maine-Made

11 Pieces of Maine-Sourced Gear for a Summer Spent Outside

Our summer guide to Maine-sourced outdoor gear, full of tools and toys you’ll love, from sunglasses to surfboards, rucksacks to rain pants.
Common Threads of Maine student Pistis Yombe
Maine-Made

Common Threads of Maine Sews a New Future

New leadership is expanding the Westbrook nonprofit's mission and offerings.
Maine-made bug sprays
Maine-Made

We Rated 6 Maine-Made Bug Sprays

How well do these all-natural repellents ward off mosquitos, blackflies, and ticks?
The Vault vintage market, in Winthrop, Maine
Maine-Made

The High-Concept Flea Market Drawing Vintage Fans to Central Maine

Winthrop’s buzzy pop-up market The Vault is deftly curated — and a hit.
Rustic Workbench’s dibble may have a funny name, but it gets serious work done in the garden.
Maine-Made

The Maine-Made Hand Tool Every Gardener Should Own

Rustic Workbench’s dibble may have a funny name, but it gets serious work done in the garden.
Erin Ovalle’s Favorite Maine Place
Our Towns

Erin Ovalle’s Favorite Maine Place

The Maine Life Media producer on leaf-peeping and snowmobiling in Greenville.
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