Relax, rejuvenate and replenish… Restorative yoga is a calming balancing style of yoga meant to relax, rejuvenate and replenish both your body and your mind. Many local studios offer restorative classes (including virtual), which is a great way to get started under the guidance of a professional instructor. And if you are practicing at home,…
By Amy Paradysz Amara Ifeji of Bangor has been selected by National Geographic as one of 24 Young Explorers from around the world who are tackling the most complex and urgent issues of our time. While she was at Bangor High School, she received multiple awards for her research projects on methods of water purification.…
Western Maine’s “exotic underground” celebrated at the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum By Caitlin Gilmet On a fall afternoon in 1821, students Elijah Hamlin and Ezekiel Holmes were prospecting for minerals on Mount Mica, near Paris, Maine. As Elijah paused to take in the sunset, he noticed a glimmer of green near the roots of…
By Jennifer Hazard Main streets are the heart of a community. They are where we go to shop, eat, meet with friends and celebrate all the good things our towns have to offer. While it may not seem it to an outsider looking in, a thriving main street—like a thriving community—takes vision and hard…
A crowd-sourced history project uncovers New England’s connections with the trans-Atlantic slave trade By Amy Paradysz Vana Carmona, an avid genealogist and historical researcher from Portland, was walking through a cemetery in Gorham when she noticed one of her family names—McLellan—on a stone with a first name that wasn’t familiar. “It didn’t take me…
By Avery Yale Kamila A classic Maine treat, doughnuts have gone vegan and altered the Pine Tree State’s bakery landscape. The rise of vegan doughnuts started when Holy Donut first offered a selection of vegan flavors in 2013. Then in 2019, things really heated up when the all-vegan Lovebirds Donuts opened its doors. Since then,…
By Avery Yale Kamila When spending time in Maine’s tourist hot spots, such as Portland, Bar Harbor, Kennebunk, Camden and Freeport, vegans and vegetarians never want for good food. Get off the beaten path and options dwindle. But they don’t disappear entirely. That’s because when we know where to look, we can always find…
Great hiking, superb scenery and solitude abound along the far Downeast coast of Maine Article and photos by Carey Kish Maine’s Downeast coastline between Frenchman Bay and West Quoddy Head is a magnificent and sparsely populated landscape of broad peninsulas, wide bays, towering cliffs, spruce-studded islands, high tides and crashing surf. The scenic beauty and…
By June Donenfeld Courtesy photos, unless otherwise noted From modern heirloom quilts to striking floor coverings (and everything in between), these made-in-Maine home textiles vary widely in style and purpose. But their creators are all dedicated to the state’s long tradition of craftsmanship at the highest level—not to mention a commitment to sustainable materials…
By Amy Paradysz From treehouses and yurts to lighthouses and classic sporting camps, Vacationland has just the right getaway for every nature lover. Here are a dozen worth exploring. PURPOSELY LOST, SPRINGVALE If your childhood dream was to hang out in a tree fort with a couple of friends but your adult self isn’t…