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The Barn Yard Is Raising Customized Post and Beam Barns

Its cutting-edge timber frame builds are cropping up all over the country — including here in Maine.
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Mount Desert Island Is Home to Maine’s First Electric School Bus

And the Nature Conservancy says it’s providing valuable lessons to other school districts across the state.
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The Artists of Cumberland Crossing by OceanView Are Pursuing Their Passions

And connecting with each other to form a vibrant, creative community.
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100 Percent Employee-Owned Allen Insurance and Financial Recognized

The Maine agency was named 2023 Employee-Owned Company of the Year by The ESOP Association’s New England Chapter.
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Look For Signs of Resident Wildlife at One of These Maine Nature Preserves This Winter

Plus, download Maine Coast Heritage Trust’s take-along nature guide to learn how to identify animal tracks.
Members of the Tree Street Youth community and The Nature Conservancy in Maine staff recently worked together on a stewardship project at the Kennebunk Plains Preserve.
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An Innovative Partnership Connects BIPOC Youth With the Maine Outdoors

A new program funded by The Nature Conservancy in Maine and Tree Street Youth gives vulnerable communities the opportunity to experience the healing power of nature.
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Home Remedies Inspires Living Areas That Are Lasting and Loved

Shop owner Rachel Ambrose advises clients to buck trends in favor of personal style.
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Albracca “A New England Elegance”

An enterprising duo with a mutual dedication to the hospitality industry has revitalized a former gem of a destination.
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Putting Down Roots at Poland’s Wolf Cove Inn

A California couple is investing in a historic lakefront property — and in their future in Maine.
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Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice Provides Peace of Mind

The organization’s Family Funded Care allows patients the sense of security and comfort that comes from being cared for at home.
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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Supports Maine Makers Through Its Gardenshop

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Good Shepherd Food Bank Aims to End Food Insecurity in Maine by 2025

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