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History

Patten Lumbermens Museum Logging Legacy

Nestled in the forested heart of Penobscot County, the Patten Lumbermen's Museum offers a deep dive into Maine's logging past, from colonial axe men to…

Wild MaineNovember 14, 2025

Food & Foraging

Chases Daily Farm to Table

In the heart of Belfast, Chase's Daily stands as a testament to Maine's harvest culture, blending fresh produce from a family farm with simple, vegetarian…

Wild MaineOctober 7, 2025

History

Calais Logging Heritage

There's a steadfast murmur along the St. Croix River in Calais, where the water still carries echoes of thundering log drives and the scent of…

Wild MaineOctober 3, 2025

History

Thomaston Shipbuilding Heritage

There's a quiet strength to Thomaston's waterfront, where the St. George River meets the sea, carrying echoes of sawmills and ship launches from centuries past.…

Wild MaineOctober 3, 2025

Food & Foraging

Damariscotta Alewife Harvest

In the quiet flow of spring along the Damariscotta River, the ancient run of alewives signals renewal, drawing locals to witness a harvest that's sustained…

Wild MaineOctober 3, 2025

Culture & Heritage

Wabanaki Stories in Maine

In Maine's vast forests and along its rugged shores, the Wabanaki peoples—Penobscot, Passamaquoddy, Maliseet, Micmac, and Abenaki—have shared oral traditions for millennia. These stories, featuring…

Wild MaineOctober 3, 2025

Culture & Heritage

Abbe Museum Wabanaki Heritage

Nestled in Bar Harbor, the Abbe Museum stands as a guardian of Wabanaki heritage, where ancient stories and modern voices intertwine amid Maine's coastal wilds.…

Wild MaineOctober 2, 2025

Industry & Economy

Brooklin Boatbuilding Economy

In the quiet coastal town of Brooklin, Maine, the scent of freshly sawn cedar mingles with the salty breeze off Eggemoggin Reach, where generations of…

Wild MaineOctober 1, 2025

Culture & Heritage

Lewiston Franco American Heritage

In the heart of Androscoggin County, Lewiston stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of Franco-American families who arrived in waves during the late…

Wild MaineSeptember 26, 2025