From Clay and Wool: The Life Threads of Charlie and Susanne at Hog Bay Pottery in Rural Maine Located in a quiet corner of Franklin, Maine, surrounded by ten acres of spruce, lupine, and the salty sea, Charlie and Susanne Grosjean have been crafting a life of creativity, artistry, and community for over five decades. […]
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Exploring the Wonders of Tidal Falls Preserve in Hancock, Maine Located along the beautiful coast of Downeast Maine, Tidal Falls Preserve in Hancock offers a charming combination of natural beauty, fascinating wildlife, and rich history. This roughly four-acre sanctuary, managed by the Frenchman Bay Conservancy, is a must-see destination for anyone seeking to witness the […]
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Roque Bluffs State Park: Where Maine’s Wild Coast Meets Tranquility Tucked away on Schoppee Point, just south of Machias, Roque Bluffs State Park is a hidden gem on Maine’s rugged Downeast coast, a place where the drama of glacier-carved cliffs gives way to the rare comfort of a sandy crescent beach. Established in 1969, this […]
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Note- this story was originally written in 2021 and is reposted here. They are a seasonal business, but worth the visit if you are in Eastport in the warmer weather. What’s better than driving over to the most eastern city in all of America? Driving to a candy shop located in the most eastern city […]
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American folk art can be traced to our country’s founding by the first settlers reflecting their traditions and experiences. Today, this art is alive and well as shown by a wonderful local Maine artist. (Story by Lucia Vigo Pigueiras.) Robin Davis is a self-taught American folk artist from Madison, Maine. She creates unique pieces using […]
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SEED stands for sustainable ecosystem economic development. The model provides a framework for remote rural communities to work collaboratively with various stakeholder groups, including government agencies, businesses, non-profits, and education/academia, to name a few. It assists such communities in developing and maintaining healthy, sustainable, and thriving economies and ecosystems. To implement the model, our student […]
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Lubec, a small town on the coast of Maine, is in Washington County with a population size of around 1237 people, according to the 2020 census. (https://www.maine.gov/dep/water/grants/SRF/2022/Maine%20City-Town%20Census%20Data%202010%20&%202020.pdf.) It borders Canada and marks the easternmost town in the United States, right where the famous red and white striped West Quoddy Head lighthouse resides. Lubec’s earliest […]
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Helen’s, located at 111 Main Street, in Machias is a quaint restaurant perfect for families and friends to gather. Helen’s was established in 1950 by Helen and Larry Mugnai with the goal of building a reputation for great homemade food and outstanding pies! Bob and Joan Carter, customers of Helen’s, bought the restaurant in 1983 […]
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Cobscook Shores is a must-see stop in Downeast Maine if you are there between May and October. There are fifteen beautiful parklands twisted along the shores of Cobscook Bay. We had the pleasure of visiting Farm Point nature preserve. This was the perfect short hike for us to stretch our legs, walk the dog, and […]
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Mowry Beach Preserve– Lubec, Maine Mowry Beach Preserve— located minutes from the town of Lubec, Maine— offers 1.2 miles of sandy beach overlooking the Lubec Channel. Mowry Beach is a part of the Downeast Coastal Conservancy, ensuring its beauty is maintained for years to come. The beach offers many […]
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