Three of a Kind
Corn, squash, and beans are ideal companions in both garden and kitchen. See Annemarie Ahearn’s Summer Succotash with Soft Herbs recipe.
Dooryard
Legendary Scoops
Bolstered by a solid foundation and a newly expanded plant, a fifth generation of Giffords is leading Maine’s iconic ice-cream brand to new heights.
Room With a View
I fantasized about constructing myself some kind of nest and living up there, weightless, surrounded by the sun-dappled dancing of the leaves and looking down on life.
Doc
A friendship that reaches across generations is too rare a thing — and its lessons are too valuable to ignore.
Paddling with the Current
Patten’s Dri-Ki Woodworking may well have made part of your favorite canoe — and if you’re lucky, easygoing owner Rick Keim made your paddle.
Earnest Goes to Camp
On the occasion of finding his 50-year-old camp letters, one veteran journalist pens a heartfelt love letter to his Maine summer camp.
On the Rocks
A family tradition endures on the Pemaquid Peninsula.
Yes, Peas!
Move over, gazpacho — local legumes make a supremely summery soup.
An Edible Arrangement
A sophisticated garden yields a wholesome bounty in Castine.
We Want to Believe
No matter the evidence (or lack of it), fantastic creatures will always roam the Maine woods.
Thrifty (But Nifty)
The smart look of Polly Peters and Bear Blake’s 187-year-old Mount Vernon home owes to clever reuse and a generous coating of white paint.
Sweet and Tart
Rhubarb delivers rewards early in the growing season. See this recipe for rhubarb hand pies!