Volunteers help scientists monitor and protect Southern Maine’s beaches.

Summer in Maine is short and sweet. Get out there and enjoy it.

Maine is characterized by its abundance of ocean shoreline, lakes, and rivers. Because much of that water is pretty cold, being on it is often preferable to being in it. Here are a few noteworthy ways to get out on the state’s countless waterways.

Rethinking sustainable and meaningful work in a changing labor market.

A well-traveled couple finds a way to live large while downsizing in the vibrant community of Highland Green.

At her Lincolnville café and entertaining friends, Susan Barnes brings joy and healing through food.

Mount Desert Island’s abundant natural beauty has long drawn visitors from around the country and around the globe. The island’s picturesque towns, from celebrated Bar Harbor on the eastern shore to small “quiet side” treasures Bernard and Bass Harbor to the far southwest, complement the treasure that is Acadia National Park, which occupies about half of the island.

Lively, loud restaurants are fine for big groups and celebratory occasions. But when you want to enjoy your meal along with quiet conversation, some places are better options than others.

Cooking and entertaining is Paul Andrews’s recipe for relaxation.