Maiden Maine
Eklund Griffin is the Maine-inspired, American handmade brand of these fourth-generation “Capers” that launched in June 2016 with a line of domestic leather bags, aptly called the Maiden Collection.
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Couture for the Modern-Day Mom
A chat with designer, Roxi Suger, about creating fab + flexible clothes for the modern-day mom.
Meet the Cruisers
When your seagoing hobby becomes a seagoing lifestyle, the only way to enjoy the Maine coast is by boat. Who needs Route 1, anyway?
How We Do It:
Penobscot Valley Spotlight
It’s long been known as “the heart of Maine,” and it only takes a quick spin through the Penobscot Valley to see why. From the mighty Penobscot River, which once carried timber from the great North Woods, to the University of Maine, to the home of Stephen King, the region is as authentically Maine as they come.
A Trusted Path
In 164 years of forging trusted relationships, integrated financial advisor HM Payson has seen — and weathered — dramatic changes in the world of retirement planning.
CLYNK-Hannaford Recycling Challenge
For the seventh consecutive year, CLYNK bottle redemption and Hannaford Supermarkets are facilitating a statewide initiative encouraging children and communities to team up with their schools in the “CLYNK for Schools Recycling Challenge.”
A Forever Home for the Holidays
With more and more Maine kids in need of foster care, Spurwink has helped hundreds find loving homes.
Our Favorite Fall Trails:
Western Maine Highlights
They may not rise as high as their cousins, the Presidentials, in New Hampshire, but the Mahoosucs of Western Maine are a mountain range every bit as dramatic — and the trails that navigate them are as varied and challenging, whether you’re a hiker, a trail runner, or a mountain biker.
Fall in Maine:
Events You Can’t Miss
Is there any better place to celebrate the autumn than in Maine’s western mountains? Against a blazing backdrop of forested hills, the walkable and welcoming village of Bethel — and the towns and four-season ski resorts surrounding it — host some of the season’s best and most varied festivals.
Maine Summer Read: The Captain’s Daughter
How Meg Mitchell Moore’s adolescent stint Down East birthed a pitch-perfect beach read about love, longing, and suburban ennui.
Talkin’ ’Bout Their Generation
Highland Green, A 55-and-up community in Topsham, fosters active lifestyles — and a rock-and-roll band.
Resetting Sails
Each Sea Bags sail trade preserves memories, authenticity, and the environment.