Exploring the libraries of Downeast
WRITTEN BY CASEY BERNARD You can tell a lot about a person by the books they keep on their shelves (or don’t). Similarly, you can tell a lot about a place based on the local library. As a newer full-time Maine resident, it was the local…
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Take a hike at First Light
WRITTEN BY KATIE SMITH Maine has some of the most beautiful spots on the east coast to enjoy. And what could be better than going for a morning hike to watch the sunrise over the ocean with a warm cup of coffee in your hand? First…
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Bold coast camping at Cobscook Bay State Park
WRITTEN BY JULIA BAYLY There’s nothing like camping at Cobscook Bay State Park. Maybe it’s the sound of the waves hitting the shore along Whiting Bay. Maybe it’s the saltwater estuary that fuels a food chain from plankton to invertebrates all the way up to the…
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Celebrate Maine’s wild blueberries: embrace the season and support local farmers
WRITTEN BY AISLINN SARNACKI When the last glacier receded from the Down East area about 12,000 years ago, it left behind sandy soil and rocky-strewn barrens that became populated with a very special fruit: Maine’s famous wild blueberry. Bursting with flavor, these nutritious berries were tended…
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