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New England Distilling: Booze made the old-fashioned way

According to New England Distilling owner Ned Wight, “Distilling is one of those crafts that offers a unique meeting ground between history and technology, art and science.” Booze made the old-fashioned way at New England Distilling There are few implements

Smelting On a Frozen River in Bowdoinham

On a winter night Bowdoinham gets very dark very quickly. Often the only beacons of light are rows of smelting shacks lined up on frozen lakes. As my fishing party and I knock on the door to the “office,” which

Saco + Biddeford

48HRS, The Online-Only Edition – Februrary 2014 Photographs + stories by Maine magazine staff: Sarah Prak, Graphic Designer at The Brand Company   Sarah Prak, Graphic Designer at The Brand Company   I wait with anticipation in my Portland apartment for

Drinks for the Big Day

WEDDING FEATURE-February 2014 Photographs by Greta Rybus Written by Katy Kelleher   When it comes to wedding cocktails, there are a few things that matter above all else, according to Andrew Volk of the highly praised bar Portland Hunt and

2014 Wedding Resources

    ABBY + AUGUST   Catering: NEWCASTLE PUBLICK HOUSE CATERING 207.563.3434 newcastlepublickhouse.com   Clothiers: IN THE CLOVER 207.882.9435 inthecloverbeauty.blogspot.com J.CREW jcrew.com   Decor/rentals: ATLANTIC TENT COMPANY 207.563.5800 atlantictentmaine.com   Drinks: CISCO BREWERS 508.325.5929 ciscobrewers.com RISING TIDE 207.370.2337 risingtidebrewing.com  

Abbondante

It’s right there in the name: Abbondante. It means “abundance” in Italian, and this lyrical, musical word (say it aloud and you’ll see what I mean) perfectly captures the essence of the food. It’s rustic and rich, full of big

Wedding Design: Allure A La Chinoiserie

INSPIRATION WEDDINGS-February 2014 Photographs by Sharyn Peavey Photography Design, Coordination, Prop Creation + Styling by Paula Cano, A Family Affair in Maine     The remote and stately Eastman Hill Farm in Lovell was chosen for its rich history and

Wedding Design: Maine Nordic Winter

INSPIRATION WEDDINGS-February 2014 Photographs by Brea McDonald Photography Flowers, Concept Design, Props + Linens by Meaghan Gilpatrick of Maine Seasons Events   Meagan Gilpatrick’s inspiration for this shoot came from a holiday nativity pyramid passed down to her family. “The

Wedding Design: Spring Dream

INSPIRATION WEDDINGS-February 2014 Photographs by Geneve Hoffman Design + Styling by Kate Martin of Beautiful Days Inspired by a beautiful New England barn, Kate Martin chose to elevate this setting from rustic to elegant with a simple color palette of