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Maine-Made

Beautiful Turned-Wood Bowls for a Cause, Courtesy of the Maine State Prison

An outside-the-box fundraiser teams up local artists, a local gallery, and the local penitentiary.

4 Pieces of Elegant Maine-Made Stationery

Our favorite writing paper for crafting eloquent letters.
11 Pieces of Maine-Sourced Gear for a Summer Spent Outside

11 Pieces of Maine-Sourced Gear for a Summer Spent Outside

Our summer guide to Maine-sourced outdoor gear, full of tools and toys you’ll love, from sunglasses to surfboards, rucksacks to rain pants.
Halley Phillips, the artist behind WeavingsbyHalley, at the loom

The SoPo Artist Creating Eco-Friendly One-of-a-Kind Wall Weavings

Halley Phillips's colorful, textured wall art feels good and is good for the planet.

Seawicks Candles Share the Scents of Maine

Meet the husband-and-wife duo who want to bring the coast to you. A Down East Shop maker spotlight.
Common Threads of Maine student Pistis Yombe

Common Threads of Maine Sews a New Future

New leadership is expanding the Westbrook nonprofit's mission and offerings.
one of Chelsea Porter's book folding creations

Binders Keepers Makes Eye-Popping Art from Old Books

Running the page numbers with Stockton Springs book-folding artist Chelsea Porter.
Ash Cove Pottery

Ash Cove Pottery Makes Stoneware with a Purpose

Susan Horowitz connects the practical to the personal. A Down East Shop maker spotlight.
Maine-made bug sprays

We Rated 6 Maine-Made Bug Sprays

How well do these all-natural repellents ward off mosquitos, blackflies, and ticks?
A dissected frog quilled by Stacy Bettencourt

The Maine Artist Pushing the Boundaries of Paper Quilling

“I don’t think people realize the potential of paper,” says Quantum Artistic’s Stacy Bettencourt.

Four + North Prints the Maine Outdoors onto Charming Home Goods

And they’re eco-friendly, too! A Down East Shop maker spotlight.
The Vault vintage market, in Winthrop, Maine

The High-Concept Flea Market Drawing Vintage Fans to Central Maine

Winthrop’s buzzy pop-up market The Vault is deftly curated — and a hit.
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July 2025 Where in Maine? photo clue

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