Maine’s richly diverse habitat is a magnet for hundreds of wild bird species. By Lynn Ascrizzi IT’S ALWAYS A GREAT TIME TO celebrate birding in Maine—especially right now. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which passed in the U.S. in 1918. To honor the…
DetailsExploring the wild, scenic Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument By Carey Kish CRAGGY MOUNTAIN PEAKS, deep woods, free-flowing rivers and streams and a bounty of wildlife characterize the new Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, which preserves an 87,500-acre area long recognized for its ecological, recreational and cultural significance. Located immediately east of Baxter…
DetailsBy Erin Covey-Smith IT’S NO SECRET THAT MAINE does locally-sourced, farm-fresh food really well. The abundance of vibrant produce, herbs and provisions like cheese and honey make for indulgent feasting indeed. What better way to complement a delicious farm-to-table meal than with chocolate? The state’s talented artisanal confectioners craft chocolates that celebrate Maine flavors and…
DetailsHere, there and everywhere: explore Maine’s tourism trails By Amy Paradysz THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF WAYS TO EXPLORE MAINE’S LANDSCAPE, wildlife, food and drink, history, culture and art. With so many paths— so many trails—to choose from, it helps to have a menu of options. A growing number of tourism trails complement the conventional notion…
DetailsBy Jessica Skwire Routhier FOR NEARLY TWO CENTURIES, artists in all media have flocked to Maine in the summer to take advantage of the picture-perfect days, the dazzling light and the matchless scenery. For nearly as long, those who are lucky enough to be here during this magical time, no matter where their home address,…
DetailsA farm to table dinner at Point Lookout THE SEA MIST was beginning to waft in as we drove from our forested cabin to the evening’s dinner. Along the way, friendly Point Lookout staff guided us at every turn until we reached the parking area where we left the car and boarded a shuttle to…
DetailsPORTLAND ARCHITECT CALEB JOHNSON is pushing the boundaries of vernacular architecture by using wood in modern ways. His forms are clean, his craftsmanship is high, and his materials run heavily to wood grown in Maine. A signature element is the use of plain cedar siding woven together at the corners for weather tightness. He spoke…
DetailsBy Lee Burnett A GRACEFUL FOOTBRIDGE NOT FAR FROM the main drag in Bridgton is a great learning test for anyone who thinks they know Maine wood. Entering the timber frame structure, the eye is drawn to a “live edge” of bark on the overhead cross ties. There is smooth bark and deep-fissured bark, whitish…
DetailsEATING LOCAL ALSO means eating in season, which in Maine provides great opportunity for a varied diet and also a challenge to figure out just what to do with the bounty (or perhaps, in late winter and early spring, the scarcity) that the local harvest provides. Here are some ideas to guide you through four…
DetailsAMONG EMERGING WOOD TECHNOLOGIES, few have as much buzz as mass timber, or cross laminated timber (CLT). The pre-fabricated, solid-wood panels are touted as a climate friendly, labor-saving alternative to concrete and steel in the construction of large buildings. Recently, two companies have announced plans to open separate CLT manufacturing plants in Maine. To date,…
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