Five Maine designers talk about their craft By June Donenfeld This article appeared in the 2021 Green & Healthy Maine WINTER Guide. Subscribe today! ON A CLEAR, STILL EVENING IN AUGUST, I went to listen to an outdoor acoustic jam session in my small, Midcoast village, accompanied by the half-finished turquoise cardigan that I was…
By Amy Paradysz Outdoor dining (and drinking) doesn’t have to be a pleasure packed away until winter is over. Eating out—I mean, OUT—can be quite refreshing! You can ski up to a bar in South Waterford, eat lobster rolls in a snug igloo by the sea in Cape Neddick or enjoy dinner out with your “bubble” in a metro lumberjack dining dome…
Katrina Venhuizen, Senior Environmental Educator, ecomaine You’ve reduced, re-used and recycled everything you can, carefully following the guidelines for what can and cannot be recycled by your city or town. But perhaps you still feel guilty about throwing something away. Or maybe you accidently put something in the recycling bin hoping it was recyclable but…
A business is born The SunriseGuide was born in 2006 after owner, Heather Chandler, was inspired during a trip to the northwest, where she found a similar publication called the Chinook Book. The idea to create a local resource where Mainers could learn ways to reduce our impact on our natural resources while living healthy,…
Erin Covey-Smith Stonyfield, Ben & Jerry’s, Patagonia, Cabot… these are a few household brands most people would associate with words like “green,” “sustainable” or “socially aware.” Such words can be hard to define, but these companies – and many others around the globe, as well as here in Maine – back up their commitments to…
15 Maine restaurants featuring top-notch vegan & vegetarian food By Avery Yale Kamila HERE IN THE PINE TREE STATE, chefs know how to do plant-based food right. Good news, since Lonely Planet named vegan and vegetarian travel a top trend of 2018. If you’re seeking plant-powered adventure, you’ll love Maine, where our farms…
Planning an event in Maine that requires catering? If you make an effort to fill your kitchen with locally-sourced ingredients that are fresh off the farm, you’ll be happy to know that when it comes to feeding a crowd for your special event, a growing crop of caterers shares your commitment. The following caterers from…
By 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…
Here, 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…
A 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…