Wisdom from the Backyard Beekeepers
A growing and diverse community confronts new challenges as the winters warm, the flowers fail, and mites attack.
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A Stitch in Time
Once upon a time, Maine was one of the world’s major shoe manufacturers. Hidden away in the hulking old mills of Lewiston and Auburn, artisans keep the tradition alive.
Maine’s Top Dog 2023
Presented in partnership with Loyal Biscuit Co. Every dog has its day For our second annual Maine’s Top Dog contest, we asked our readers to submit iconic photos of their favorite pooches and pups from across the Pine Tree State.
Caring in Crisis
Emily and Nate Peterson have a problem. The couple, who moved to Bucksport and had their first baby just before the pandemic hit, discussed childcare when preparing to start a family, but they had no idea how obsessive they would
The Most Exciting 30 Seconds in Maine
Horseback riders, skiers, and snowboarders meet in Skowhegan each February for a skijoring spectacular you won’t want to miss.
Shifting Dynamics Through the Power of Theater
Maine Inside Out uses improvisational theater to help both youth and prison communities share their experiences and make an impact.
High Country
A Guide to Maine’s ever-growing cannabis industry.
A Wyeth Muse, 30 Years Later
Back on Monhegan for his yearly visit, Orca Bates Melenbacker reflects on becoming one of Jamie Wyeth's favorite subjects.
Has Maine’s Transportation System Reached the End of the Road?
How climate change, tech, and Covid-19 are forcing Maine to rethink its dependence on cars.
2021 Mainers of the Year
The leaders who have shaped the state over the past year.