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.

Maine’s Downeast coastline is a magnificent landscape of broad peninsulas, wide bays, towering cliffs, spruce-studded islands, high tides and crashing surf. Here are seven day hikes you won’t soon forget.

Doughnuts have gone vegan and altered the Pine Tree State’s bakery landscape. Here are just a few spots where you can find vegan doughnuts in Maine.

Two centuries after tourmaline’s discovery in Maine, our official state mineral and gem is being celebrated with an exhibit at the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum.

From modern heirloom quilts to striking floor coverings, these made-in-Maine home textiles are all made with a commitment to sustainable materials and processes.

One person’s trash is another’s treasure.

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.

With needle and thread in hand, “ruined” clothing transforms into whimsical wearable art

Co-ops are all around us, from food co-ops to credit unions. But what exactly is a co-op?

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.

Experience Maine’s many trail networks via groomed snow and balloon-like tires. It’s time to saddle up for winter.

A bounty of Nordic ski and snowshoe fun awaits winter visitors to the Katahdin region

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.

Relax, rejuvenate and replenish your body and mind with these yoga poses.

Gain a deeper appreciation of your food and lower your environmental impact with these tips.

Are you cannabis curious? Get ready to explore Maine’s adult-use cannabis scene with our first timer’s guide and glossary.

The glorious landscape of Mount Desert Island is wide open for hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on 130 miles of trails and 57 miles of carriage roads. And the big bonus? Not a lot of people.

Buying less, and buying with the earth in mind, is a great way to exercise “power of the purse” and lighten your environmental impact.

Bees are the world’s most important pollinator of food crops. Learn how to support biodiversity in your garden with these tips.

It’s time to go beyond peanut butter! Making your own nut butter is easier than you might think.