Losing power suggests a more cosmic change in one’s relation to the natural world. There are so many ways we can find ourselves powerless.
After two decades of life in this Camden Hills hamlet, a resident reflects on the town, the people, and the...
The wooded sanctuary behind our house taught our children about love and loss. By Meadow Rue Merrill Tyler Olson/Shutterstock.com All...
The Evergreen Cemetery, a historic Portland landmark, bridges the poignant gulf between life and death BY: MONICA WOOD PHOTOGRAPHY BY:...
Cozy. Cold. Frantic. Magical. six writers share their personal memories of a Maine winter’s day. Just Before Snow Susan Hand...
A fly-tying obsession helps ease the long transition from winter into spring.
How Austin Powers helped me bridge an international divide at summer camp.
A paper mill strike punctuates a father’s death in the childhood of a Mexico Maine girl.
My grandparents’ cabin taught me to appreciate what is simple, sturdy, and beautiful. BY: ELIZABETH TIBBETTS When my grandmother was...
A conversation about smelts brings a wife and husband closer together. BY: MARTHA WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY BY: JENNIFER BAUM My husband...
In Maine, storms make a music that rivals the classical masters. BY: KEN TEXTOR Photograph ©IStockPhoto.com/888Photography For city dwellers, winter...