Wherein the author discusses the language of Hollywood, book publishing technology, Downeast accents, real estate, hot sex, and the Pulitzer Prize.
The artist’s dreams are rendered in a toystore full of custom, grayscale toys steeped with longing and desire—his totally handspun, totally Space Age take on reality.
Habib Dagher developed bridges that can fit inside backpacks. Now, he’s heading up research on an offshore energy project in the “Saudi Arabia of wind.”
Vince Clarke is one half of Erasure, a successful pop musician, and a dedicated user of analog synths. Step into his cabin on the Pemaquid Peninsula.
William Pope.L, a visual and performance-theater artist, works in extremes. He once crawled from the Statue of Liberty to the Bronx. An annotated guide to his studio in Lewiston.
“Well, it turned out to be a fish house—an ice shack full of water that had been at the bottom of the lake. It must have weighed half a ton. Can you imagine?” Photographs by Scott Peterman.
Allagash beers take on the characteristics of the atmosphere—a sort of “air-oir”—imparted from the indigenous, airborne yeasts. In their beers, you can taste Portland’s wild side.
David Wolfe prints it old-school with Vandercook proofing presses. “Now,” he says, “this whole print shop could come out of a laptop.” An annotated guide to his work space.
Joe Kievitt makes meticulous line drawings. His Portland studio shows a similar appreciation for craftsmanship and care.
Coco + Gil Corral began hosting underground concerts at their Biddeford barn in 2007. Now, they’ve opened a full-fledged music venue: the Hog Farm Studios Annex.
In late August, five Brooklyn chefs descend on Annemarie Ahearn’s Saltwater Farm. On the schedule: how to make sausages, how to make headcheese, and how to pickle cucumbers.
Maine’s only MacArthur genius grant recipient, Stonington’s Ted Ames, says that fish can reproduce, then North Atlantic fishermen may begin catching fish in abundance—and may even see the return of the 100-pound cod.
Gideon Bok paints his studios, whatever happens to be in them, and the comings and goings of people who visit him. An annotated guide to his work space.
When the big, neon S in the Eastland Park Hotel’s rooftop sign went out, the Portland city skyline looked as if it were topped with a sign saying “EATLAND.” Which might not be that far off.
Heidi Julavits talks about Brooklin, Maine and Brooklyn, New York, boatbuilding, fog, neighbors, The Uses of Enchantment, and getting lost. An author Q+A.
Runner: A Lewiston boy says that a man in a green jacket threw an unknown substance in his eyes. Police in Cumberland launch an investigation.
Wherein the author discusses the language of Hollywood, book publishing technology, Downeast accents, real estate, hot sex, and the Pulitzer Prize.
The artist’s dreams are rendered in a toystore full of custom, grayscale toys steeped with longing and desire—his totally handspun, totally Space Age take on reality
Vince Clarke is one half of Erasure, a successful pop musician, and a dedicated user of analog synths. Step into his cabin on the Pemaquid Peninsula.
William Pope.L, a visual and performance-theater artist, works in extremes. He once crawled from the Statue of Liberty to the Bronx. An annotated guide to his studio in Lewiston. 
“Well, it turned out to be a fish house—an ice shack full of water that had been at the bottom of the lake. It must have weighed half a ton. Can you imagine?” Photographs by Scott Peterman. 
Allagash beers take on the characteristics of the atmosphere—a sort of “air-oir”—imparted from the indigenous, airborne yeasts. In their beers, you can taste Portland’s wild side
David Wolfe prints it old-school with Vandercook proofing presses. “Now,” he says, “this whole print shop could come out of a laptop.” An annotated guide to his work space
Joe Kievitt makes meticulous line drawings. His Portland studio shows a similar appreciation for craftsmanship and care.
Coco + Gil Corral began hosting underground concerts at their Biddeford barn in 2007. Now, they’ve opened a full-fledged music venue: the Hog Farm Studios Annex
In late August, five Brooklyn chefs descend on Annemarie Ahearn’s Saltwater Farm. On the schedule: how to make sausages, how to make headcheese, and how to pickle cucumbers.
Maine’s only MacArthur genius grant recipient, Stonington’s Ted Ames, says that fish can reproduce, then North Atlantic fishermen may begin catching fish in abundance—and may even see the return of the 100-pound cod. 
Gideon Bok paints his studios, whatever happens to be in them, and the comings and goings of people who visit him. An annotated guide to his work space
When the big, neon S in the Eastland Park Hotel’s rooftop sign went out, the Portland city skyline looked as if it were topped with a sign saying “EATLAND.” Which might not be that far off
Heidi Julavits talks about Brooklin, Maine and Brooklyn, New York, boatbuilding, fog, neighbors, The Uses of Enchantment, and getting lost. An author Q+A