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Maine-made aprons

5 Maine-Made Aprons That Are Fit to Be Tied

With styles for every cook, Maine apron makers have you covered.
decorative plate covered in shell motifs

Archipelago Showcases Goods Made in Maine

The Island Institute supports Maine’s island and coastal economy by promoting artists and makers at its downtown Rockland store and gallery.
toy train set

A Hobbyist’s Train-Village Model of Belfast Veers Slightly Off Track

Sam Green’s intricate model celebrates Belfast’s past, present, and potentially permissive future with a downtown strip club and nods to naturism. 
William Janelle carving a face on a gourd

A Bridgton Artist’s Expressive Gourd Carvings Speak Volumes

William Janelle uses pumpkins and other winter squashes as a medium for experimenting with the faces that enliven his wooden sculptures.
Logan and Hannah Rackliff, owners of The Rope Co., are raising their three children with an appreciation for their families’ entrepreneurial histories.

The Rope Co. Elevates Handwoven Lobster-Rope Designs

With a combined family history in lobstering and rope-manufacturing, Logan and Hannah Rackliff know the ropes.
Saco River Tote Bag in green from Rogue Industries

Shop the Fall Collection on the Down East Shop

Our curated fall collection features bags, hats, snacks, home decor, and more from Maine makers and artisans.
Jess Stuart and Josey Bornstein, owners of Cool Girl Collective in Bangor, Maine

A New Bangor Vintage Shop Stitches Together a Collaborative Approach to Thrifting

Cool Girl Collective sets itself apart by giving consignors more control over inventory and a bigger share of the profits.
Nate Garrett in an apron with a fish print piece of art

South Portland Maker Nate Garrett’s Fish Prints Are Reeling In Fans

He's a practitioner of the Japanese art of gyotaku, in which a fish acts as the printing plate.
Eric Darling with his rope art and piles of old lobster-trap rope at his Appleton, Maine, studio

Eric Darling Untangles How to Turn Old Lobstering Lines into Vivid Landscapes

The midcoast artist's Drift Rope Project is an homage to the working waterfront.
Paralympic swimmer Jessica Long modeling Team U.S.A's opening ceremony uniform at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Team U.S.A. Sports Maine-Made Gear at the 2024 Paris Olympics

In Paris, Team U.S.A. will sport lace-up dress shoes and patriotic belts from Maine.
Maine-made lotions, salves, oils, scrubs, and lip treatments

12 Maine-Made Skin-Care Faves With a Little Vacationland Under the Lid

For the facial-care gurus behind these balms and butters, a commitment to Maine-sourced ingredients is more than skin deep.
Blueprint Surf founders Luke Diehl and Mike Ballin with their Sea Mink and (flat-bottomed) Pogy shortboards

Can a Portland Startup’s 3D-Printed Boards Shape the Future of Surfing?

Blueprint Surf is making waves with boards designed for New England waters.
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Doughnuts from the Cookie Jar Pastry Shop.

Doughnuts in Maine: From Inception to Perfection

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