Riding the trails

Maine’s mountain bike community offers something for everyone.
Take your yoga outside

Beach to boardwalk, fort to mountaintop, in a greenhouse or surrounded by goats
sunrise on island
Wild Island Adventures

Hundreds of opportunities for adventures abound along Maine's coast

Restorative yoga

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,…

Maine’s provisions stores offer a bounty of local & tasty gems

BY ANGIE BRYAN Courtesy photos, unless otherwise noted. A DETOUR TO ONE OF MAINE’S DELIGHTFUL PROVISION STORES will elevate even the best of days on the water, upta camp or in the backyard.These little markets carry an eclectic mix of nothing but the best of Maine—from salads and sandwiches to wine and whoopie pies. Unexpected…

Interview with a Changemaker: Amara Ifeji

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.…

Tourmaline turns 200

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…

Main Streets Revitalized

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…

Uncommon thread

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…

Wild Island Adventures

By 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…

A consumer’s guide to adult-use cannabis in Maine

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,…

Outdoor ice skating in Southern Maine

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…