Articles

On the Half Shell and the Cloud

A software company in Castine has made growing oysters easier for farmers in Maine and beyond

Wisdom of the Bay

On Penobscot Bay, traditions and lessons of the ocean are passed down through generations

Truth Serum

Jessica Johnson on how to succeed as a Maine entrepreneur in the beauty industry

Reason to Rum

Three of Strong Spirits in Portland transports visitors to a summer state of mind with its classic and inventive rum cocktails

Bagels

What is it about a round bread with a hole in the middle that makes people so opinionated? Some swear you can’t get a decent bagel outside of New York City, while others are partial to the sweeter, less-dense Montreal style. No doubt there are places in this country where good bagels of any stripe don’t exist, but thankfully, Maine is not one of them.

Trails Flow on the East Branch

A project that has become the talk of the northern Maine woods—a private multimillion-dollar investment to create miles of trails and deluxe warming huts on an over 4,300-acre tract along the East Branch of the Penobscot River— opened to the public last year.

The Little Fish That Could

During the past two decades, a cast of thousands has collaborated to bring millions of alewives back to Maine's streams and rivers

Maine Summer Camps Listing

Our comprehensive guide to the camps that make summers in Maine so memorable.

Chef’s Day Off

Fresh, bright flavors define what David Turin serves to restaurant guests and to family at home