Meet the Hosts of WeGo
Kat Englishman and Miss Maine Carolyn Brady tell us what they’re most looking forward to doing on Maine magazine’s new video series.
This Go-To Ice-Fishing Tool was Invented in Maine
January 1st marks the opening day for Maine’s ice-fishing season, and you almost can’t head onto a frozen pond in the Pine Tree State without seeing at least a few Jack’s Traps.
WeGo
WeGo is an episodic video series that will showcase some of Maine’s most unique pursuits, from its outdoor opportunities to its bustling arts and culture scene. Each episode will feature individuals trying their hand at new activities, with guidance from an expert.
The Mainers: Jennifer Neptune
Jennifer Neptune, a Penobscot basketweaver and director of the Maine Indian Basketmakers Alliance, shares the important role that basketmaking, a thousands-of-years-old tradition, serves in Wabanaki culture and how it’s seen a resurgence throughout the state among younger makers. Read Weaving
The Fish of a Lifetime
Joining the owners of Bradford Camps to fly into a remote North Woods pond for the chance to see—and catch—Maine’s most elusive fish. For more, read our September 2020 story A Rare Catch. The video is produced by Tight Loops.
How To Hike Mt. Katahdin
Looming above Baxter State Park, Mount Katahdin is Maine’s tallest peak and the last leg of the Appalachian Trail. For a story in our July issue, videographer and writer Chase Bartee and photographer Aimee Bartee joined AT thru-hikers on the
The Mainers: Tim Jackson of Jack Traps
Tim Jackson first started making ice-fishing traps in his basement in 1979 and would trade them for Christmas presents for his five children. Eventually the hobby morphed into a full-time job, and he began supplying larger retailers, including L.L.Bean. By
The Light of Portland
A colorful new mural in the heart of Portland honors the burgeoning city’s progress.
Tenants Harbor Fisherman’s Cooperative
Founded in the spring of 2016 and operating off of a small, family-owned wharf, the Tenants Harbor Fisherman’s Cooperative, in partnership with Luke’s Lobster, works to bring sustainably sourced lobsters to Luke’s customers in Maine and around the world. Sternman
The Art of the Cover with art director Joel Kuschke
We sit down with Maine and Maine Home+Design Magazine art director Joel Kuschke to discuss his process for choosing covers, designing the magazines, and the marriage between words and images. Video by Lamia Lazrak and Sean Thomas