May 2018

Strong Bodies, Long Lives

Discovering the many benefits of strength training

48 Hours in Camden + Rockport

Rich with artists, extraordinary dining, and outdoor opportunities ranging from hiking to kayaking to boating, the midcoast towns of Camden and Rockport make for a weekend getaway full of variety.

48 Hours in Rockland, Port Clyde + Thomaston

A city of about 7,300 with a thriving art scene, Rockland is also a jumping-off point for exploring neighboring midcoast towns and for ferries to Penobscot Bay islands.

Capture

Every day we comb through our Instagram feed to find images from followers documenting our state. On Instagram we share a capture of the day, and each month in Maine magazine we highlight one of those photos.

Rising Star

A newcomer chef puts Portland’s Bolster, Snow, and Co. in the spotlight

Across the Pond

A longtime family camp in Buxton gets a DIY high-style upgrade, complete with gold wallpaper, pop art prints, and sliding glass to bring the outside in

On a Cranberry Cove

Reached only by boat, Islesford Dock is a scrappy outlier. Jutting over the salt water at the town landing on Little Cranberry Island, it’s a beacon for the sailboat crowd, and those of us tempted by seaside chowder and cocktails.

Clams and Community

The Yarmouth Clam Festival has been drawing families, seafood lovers, and roadside lawn chairs for more than 50 years

From Away

Phil Crossman, philosopher of Carvers Harbor, observes Vinalhaven from his perch at Tidewater Motel