Dear Maine, I have never loved you more than I do today. Sure, I’ve tested the waters elsewhere—I’ve lived in six states and traveled to many countries—but you are home to me. My great-great-grandparents came from Aroostook County, Isle au … Continue reading →

Man of the Mountain From operating lifts to ski patrolling, Erik McClure has helped keep Sugarloaf running for more than a quarter-century by Paul KoenigPhotography by Nicole Wolf Issue: November 2020 One winter while in college, Erik McClure moved up … Continue reading →

The Communicator in Chief Maine CDC director Dr. Nirav Shah on how to talk to people during a pandemic and why he doesn’t believe in silver linings by Paul KoenigPhotography by Nicole Wolf Issue: October 2020 Less than a year … Continue reading →

Dear Maine,During these tumultuous times I find so much solace in realizing you have weathered similar dark storms before. Take the 1918 pandemic with influenza. World War I was ravaging. The pandemic tore open the wounds of health disparities among … Continue reading →

A photographer documents the faces of logging in the North Maine Woods and beyond

Dear Maine, It was love at first sight. You had me at the “Welcome” sign at the Jetport. I was nervous. I was a refugee and worried how to build a new life in Maine. Ours, like most love affairs, … Continue reading →

The Portland Museum of Art’s new chief curator Shalini Le Gall on how museums can be more inclusive to a diverse community

Despite the cancellation of Maine’s bicentennial events, we have a lot to consider and celebrate over our 200 years

Portland restaurateur and pastry chef Ilma Lopez says kindness is needed to save the city’s restaurants