Damien Janowicz
On bringing his natural warmth, sense of humor, and love of hospitality to the Kennebunks Sitting on the porch of the Cape Arundel Inn, it would be difficult to feel anything but relaxed. The undulating waves of the Atlantic just
A Wyeth Muse, 30 Years Later
Back on Monhegan for his yearly visit, Orca Bates Melenbacker reflects on becoming one of Jamie Wyeth's favorite subjects.
Matt Barton
Originally from Cape Elizabeth, Matt Barton earned a degree in economics and worked in finance before making the radical decision to leave his original chosen field and learn yacht design at the Landing School in Arundel. He now works as
Maine Branded
Reimagining the romance of Vacationland, one logo at a time The black and white vintage sign that says “Murphy Empire Design” looks anachronistic. Mounted on a historic Center Street building, the enigmatic, spare emblem offers few clues. No lights, no
The Maine Center for Creativity
Fostering the art of the possible There is a beautifully surreal glow on Portland’s Congress Street on this late May afternoon, the kind of bittersweet hue that comes after a thunderstorm. Hints of color emerging from forsythia shrubs and birch
Merle Hallett
The ABCs of Sailing and other nautical tales from the man who built Handy Boat. A person’s house can tell you a lot about them. The things they accumulate, the mementos they keep, the art they surround themselves with—these items
Sara Corbett
Sara Corbett is an author and journalist whose work has appeared in numerous publications, including the New York Times. She recently cowrote A House in the Sky with Amanda Lindhout, detailing Lindhout’s kidnapping by Islamic extremists in Somalia. Corbett and
Michael Paterniti
Michael Paterniti is an award-winning journalist and the author of two nonfiction books, Driving Mr. Albert: A Trip Across America with Einstein’s Brain and the Telling Room: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, Revenge and the World’s Greatest Piece of Cheese.
For the Trees: A history of Maine’s forestland
The Maine woods. Thoreau’s wilderness haunt. The scenic headwaters of the Penobscot, Kennebec, Allagash, and St. Johns rivers. Ten million acres of commercial forestland. Fishing camps on remote ponds. Six million acres owned by small woodlot owners. Legendary lakes with
50 People
In 2013, we published our first list of 50 Mainers who have made a difference in our state. This feature story gathered together an assortment of bold thinkers and generous spirits, people who have contributed to their communities in