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Christy Gardner takes a break from training in her home gym with Doug, a service dog, to sit for a portrait
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Army Vet, Double Amputee, and Athlete Christy Gardner Has Never Let Anything Stop Her

When she’s not training service and therapy dogs through her nonprofit work, she’s pushing herself to excel in parasports.
The Piazza; On the Verandah, by John Singer Sargent
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Why Haven’t You Heard of Dwight Blaney?

He was a respected painter who hosted scores of famous artists at his Winter Harbor home and appeared in their work. But he never really got his due.
September 2024 Where in Maine? clue WoodenBoat School
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Can You Name This Renowned Maine Boat School?

It's operated by another Maine publication that happens to be celebrating a big anniversary this year too.
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Where in Maine? Our Favorite Answer

Each month, Down East editors select our favorite response to “Where in Maine?” Here is our favorite letter from July's photo.
window glass with acid-etched stripes helps prevent bird collisions
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This Durham Home Is Maine’s First Bird-Safe Residential Building

Bird lovers Jeannette and Derek Lovitch installed acid-etched windows to prevent window strikes.
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