Brand Steward
L.L.Bean president and CEO Stephen Smith on the future of retail, how the company adapts to a disrupted industry, and his woodworking obsession
Blog Archives
Tried and True
At the L.L.Bean product testing lab, goods are pushed to the extreme
Maine in a Glass
Cold River Distillery is known for its potato-made vodka, but this summer cocktail calls for the blueberry version
48 Hours in Freeport
While Freeport is known for its numerous retailers, the town also boasts a wide variety of options for experiencing the outdoors, from coastal walking trails to agricultural tours to kayaking.
Embracing Maine’s Outdoors in a Pandemic
Maine magazine's new columnist Bill Green reflects on his long career in front of the camera and the role of the outdoors today
Love Letters to Maine | Tim Glidden
OK, Maine. Let’s get the hard part out of the way fast: I was born in Pampa, Texas. Never heard of it? You’re not alone. Woody Guthrie once lived in Pampa, so it must have some redemptive qualities. I stuck
Lobster Days of Summer
Welcome to your classic Maine guide to afternoon fun outside: A lobster bake how-to, summer cocktail recipes, “red snappers” and other Maine must-haves, lawn games, and backyard camping. It’s high time for the berries and boats, cookouts and lazy days,
Over the River and Through the Woods
A tiny cabin on the Crooked River in western Maine becomes a quiet oasis for a pair of New York transplants
Navigating the North
An aerial tour of the North Maine Woods gives one couple a new perspective
