Local ingredients bring world-class flavor to “Maine Craft Pizza”
There are few places in the world where you can source a pizza’s ingredients entirely from one region. Maine is one of those places.
10 museums you may have missed (but shouldn’t)
You can see ancient indigenous tools, contemporary art, meteorites from Mars and more at these unique places of wonder.
Seaweed, the superfood
This humbly named food adds flavor, boosts nutrition and supports Maine’s local economy
Cannabis goes net zero
Solar-powered Upward Organics on track to be Maine’s first net-zero cultivator.
Brews without the buzz
In Maine, where craft beer is big business, non-alcoholic options are coming into their own.
Going plastic-free while shopping local
Want to phase out single-use plastic? From refill shops to reusables, solid dish soap to compostable floss, there’s an abundance of local options here in Maine.
Interview with a changemaker: Susan B. Inches
Advocating for the environment: that’s the title of the college course that Susan B. Inches teaches as well as the title of her book. It’s also an apt description of her life.
Snow much fun!: Getting active during winter in Maine
We talked to nine Mainers for whom winter is a time for playfulness. Exploration. Discovery. Connection. Camaraderie. Excitement. And joy.
Unique Maine retreats for nature lovers
From treehouses and yurts to lighthouses and classic sporting camps, Vacationland has just the right getaway for every nature lover.
Atlantic Black Box
A crowd-sourced history project uncovers New England’s connections with the trans-Atlantic slave trade
Wild island adventures
Hundreds of opportunities for adventures abound on Maine’s wild islands, stretching from Kittery to the Canadian border.
Interview with a Changemaker: Amara Ifeji
While she was at Bangor High School, Amara Ifeji received multiple awards for her research projects on methods of water purification. These days, the National Geographic Young Explorer leans more towards activism.
Buy Nothing groups: spend less, share more and live generously
One person’s trash is another’s treasure.
Outdoor ice skating in southern Maine
Outdoor ice skating is even more special because it is fleeting. Here’s our favorite outdoor skating spots from maintained rinks and good ol’ fashioned community skating ponds.
Creative mending
With needle and thread in hand, “ruined” clothing transforms into whimsical wearable art
Local meal kits and take-and-bake meals
If you’re not a fan of cooking, but love good food...or maybe your schedule gets busy, and you’d like a local alternative to take out or grocery store to-go meals, you’re in luck.
Winter Wonder: Finding joy in the darkest of seasons
Winter captures us all, some of us a lot more willingly than others. We talked to three Mainers who find joy in the darkest of seasons.
Maine Bicentennial Community Cookbook: A reason to celebrate
Maine Bicentennial Community Cookbook re-imagines community to be all the people of the state of Maine. Old and young. Rural and urban. Hunters and vegans. From here and from away.
Magic of mushrooms
Beyond their deliciously earthy culinary contributions, mushrooms have been used medicinally for thousands of years.
12 types of massage offered in Maine
A massage can refresh you physically, emotionally and mentally. Here’s several massage styles and body work modalities offered in Maine.