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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.
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Food & Drink

What’s So Funny ’Bout Peace, Love, and Waffle Branding?

Sure, the name’s whimsical, but Dover-Foxcroft’s Peace, Love & Waffles takes brunch seriously.
Food & Drink

Stephen King’s Chicken Wings (And Other Delights)

From bone-chilling to mouthwatering, a new cookbook emerges out of the King of Horror’s oeuvre.
Arts & Leisure

Lynne Drexler Saw the World Through Kaleidoscope Eyes

Who was the enigmatic Monhegan painter, and why is her immense talent only beginning to get its due?
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.
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Arts & Leisure

Maine’s Pond-Hockey Faithful Face Off in February

This time of year, hordes of Maine’s pond-hockey players take to the ice for the love of the game (and the family-reunion vibes).
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Arts & Leisure

The New Maine Classics

From the highbrow(-ish) to the cult-y, these 25 Maine-media artifacts will stand the test of time.
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Travel & Outdoors

Everything You’ve Always Wanted To Know About Heating With Wood

But didn’t know who to ask! If you’re smitten with the romance of a well-made woodpile or a dancing flame, you have a few things to learn.
Falls Bridge in Blue Hill, Maine, Kate Stookey's favorite place
Our Towns

Kate Stookey’s Favorite Maine Place

The Maine Coast Heritage Trust president and CEO has fond memories of jumping off Blue Hill's Falls Bridge.
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Arts & Leisure

Happy Wheels Rolls On

Shuttered in 2019, the much-mourned Portland roller rink reopened last summer, just down the street from its former location.
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Photography

Can You Name This Much-Visited Maine Cove?

The cove is at the southern end of a famous mile-long walkway, and it’s spanned by this rare wooden double-leaf draw-footbridge.
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Land, Water & Wildlife

This Woman Wants to Destroy Your Lawn

Heather McCargo and the Wild Seed Project want us all to think differently about what we plant (and yeah, to think about it in the winter).
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