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Devin Mauch at work

The Ballroom Thieves’ Former Drummer Traded Music for Pyrography

Devin Mauch's passion for woodburning inspired him to launch the Wild Electric.
Petite pastels and shrimpy shell-art in Castine’s free little art gallery.

“Free Little Art Galleries” Are Catching on in Rural Maine

A largely urban phenomenon elsewhere, these small galleries are providing new, tiny outlets for local (and not-so-local) artists.

Waterford Puzzle Company’s Popularity Isn’t So Puzzling

Oprah Winfrey, Hillary Clinton, and Queen Elizabeth are among former customers of what is now Waterford Puzzle Company.
"Straight from the Heart," at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship’s Messler Gallery

For a Maine Craftsman’s Farewell Exhibit, a Gathering of Masters

Founder Peter Korn retires this month from Rockport’s renowned Center for Furniture Craftsmanship.
Bethany Field at her sewing machine

The Stitch Shop Pushing Maine’s Surrogate State Flag

Maine Flag Company found a niche with an old-school design.
The Dorcas Sewing Sisters

Maine’s Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (and Other Clothes)

Danforth’s Dorcas Sewing Sisters make clothes for those in need across the street and across the sea.
Jerry Stelmok and Rollin Thurlow

How Two Rival Maine Canoe Makers Nursed a 50-Year Friendship

Jerry Stelmok and Rollin Thurlow started as partners and became competitors.

33 Maine-Made Gifts to Give This Holiday Season

’Tis the season to support Maine makers, artists, and small businesses — and to find something perfect for everyone on your list.

Maine Urban Timber Company Is Making Forest Products Without the Forest

The Gardiner company is turning what would-be waste wood into things of beauty.
Sea Bags of Maine

Sea Bags + Down East Vintage Covers Contest

You can now buy the winning bag from this year's Sea Bags + Down East Vintage Covers Contest!
These Maine-made kids’ costumes from Tree and Vine are perfect for Halloween

These Maine-Made Kids’ Costumes Are Perfect for Halloween

Gray-based Tree and Vine proves there’s no wrong season for playing dress-up.
The looms where RiverWoods Exeter resident Andrea Williams weaves her scarves, table runners, and other works

The Surprising Health Benefits of Creative Work as We Age

Residents of RiverWoods Exeter are unleashing their artistic talents to stay mentally sharp, physically strong, and happier.
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