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…
DetailsBy 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…
DetailsBy 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…
DetailsFrom beach to boardwalk, fort to mountaintop, in a greenhouse or surrounded by goats, some cool ways to take your yoga practice out of the house. By Amy Paradysz “Yoga tries to get you to that place where you feel connection with your body, and the slowness and softness of nature helps with that connection,”…
DetailsBy Amy Paradysz Islands newly added to the trail in 2020 include Wood Island and Eagle Point, both owned by the Town of Kittery, and Strawberry Island Preserve, owned by the Kennebunk Land Trust. Potato Island in Deer Isle, owned by the State of Maine, is back on the trail now that the Bald Eagle…
DetailsBy Amy Paradysz One person’s trash is another’s treasure. That’s the basic premise behind the national Buy Nothing movement and the book Buy Nothing, Get Everything: Discover the Joy of Spending Less, Sharing More, and Living Generously by Liesl Clark and Rebecca Rockefeller, founders of the Buy Nothing Project. Buy Nothing groups have been thriving…
DetailsBy Kipp Sienna Hopkins Co-ops are all around us, from your local food co-op to the credit union down the street, or the worker-owned farm that produced the carrots on your table. But what exactly is a co-op? There are some things that you might find surprising about this resilient and increasingly popular business model.…
DetailsBy Amy Paradysz Winter captures us all, some of us a lot more willingly than others. Finding joy in this darkest of seasons starts with a positive mindset – whether that frame of mind is grounded in an adventurous spirit like Angie Bryan, in rugged preparedness like Wendy Brown or in mindful appreciation of winter’s…
DetailsAre 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,…
DetailsBy 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…
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