Are you cannabis curious? By Saisie Moore In October 2020, after a four-year legislative tug of war, Maine residents and visitors were able to legally purchase and consume recreational cannabis for the very first time. Opening day, October 9, was a relatively modest milestone, with only six retail stores open statewide to limited stock. Nonetheless,…
By Amy Paradysz Outdoor skating is even more special because it is fleeting. February is prime time for outdoor skating, not only at the well-known and well-maintained seasonal spots like Thompson’s Point Rink but at these good ol’ fashioned community skating ponds from Kittery to Brunswick. MAINTAINED RINKS Lee Twombly Pond at Family Ice…
By Amy Paradysz As a quilter with needle and thread on hand, Kitty Wilkin of Monroe sees no reason to toss her ripped jeans – not even when someone less crafty would see them as beyond the point of no return. Two years ago, inspired by the book Mending Matters by Katrin Rodabaugh, Wilkin began…
By Amy Paradysz Samara Cole Doyon of Portland noticed that children would comment that her daughter Nadia, now 6, had a “brown face” and that parents would act apologetic. “She was standing out as a child with brown skin,” says Doyon, who is a second-generation Haitian American on her father’s side. “I trained myself to…
Young people are driving some of Maine’s biggest environmental movements, going beyond climate strikes and voter drives to enlist broader community, municipal, corporate and legislative support for projects with lasting impact.
TEXT AND PHOTOS BY CAREY KISH What could be better than a refreshing craft brew with your trail companions after an enjoyable walk in the great outdoors? A little downtime with a pint in hand to reflect on the day’s activities in the woods and mountains while conjuring up plans for the next hike-and-brew combo,…
By Heather Chandler and Jasmine Haines Getting off the beaten path requires a spirit of adventure and a desire to discover your own true experience of a place. In this new series, we profile five of our favorite places to get off-the-beaten-path in Maine – Biddeford, Skowhegan, Lewiston, and the Liberty/Union and Eastport/Lubec regions. These…
A fall trip on the Schooner J&E Riggin By Heather Chandler The forecast called for intermittent rain as we packed and headed north to meet the Schooner J & E Riggin for a four-night fall foliage tour on Penobscot Bay last October. I’d heard legends of Chef Annie’s famed cooking, had read her cookbooks and even wrote…
Experience national art landmarks in some of Maine’s most scenic places By Jessica Skwire Routhier Rainy days provide a perfect opportunity to visit one of Maine’s many wonderful museums. But even the most ardent art lover can find it hard to justify spending a sunny summer day indoors. Luckily, it’s not always necessary to choose.…
By Heather Chandler and Jasmine Haines Getting off the beaten path requires a spirit of adventure and a desire to discover your own true experience of a place. In this new series, we profile five of our favorite places to get off-the-beaten-path in Maine – Biddeford, Skowhegan, Lewiston, and the Liberty/Union and Eastport/Lubec regions. These…