Down East Magazine, March 2019

Features Where My Soul Can Take a Rest When it comes to wellness, Maine is surprisingly on trend — and the trends are surprisingly Maine-y. By Sleah Hurley, Brian Kevin, Jamie Lovley, Genevieve Morgan, and Jillian Bedell Offshore A small but growing number of Maine lobstermen are turning to offshore fishing in the winter: a photo essay from aboard the lobsterboat Sea Glass. Photographed by Gabe Souza Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue Janet Mills is governor, and she’s a poet too. A look at the lyrical side of Maine’s new governor. By Katy Kelleher Special advertising section: Camps Camp Sunshine in Casco makes the classic Maine summer camp experience accessible for kids with life-threatening illnesses. By Jennifer Van Allen Departments North by East The man behind Portland’s Kotzschmar Organ has a mission, unconventional screen art comes to the Farnsworth, and a new farmers’ almanac takes an esoteric approach. Plus, a spinning ice disc wins hearts in Maine Dispatches. Food & Drink Seaweed teas from Portland, Biddeford’s New American hotspot Elda, and a cool comeback for downtown Thomaston hangouts. Good Things from Maine Handmade handbags from a half-dozen Maine artisans. Plus, our contributors’ favorite whatnot, from Brunswick record stacks to Vinalhaven soaps. Maine Homes A rethought Greek Revival in Camden and a glimpse into designer Kazeem Lawal’s well-curated living room. + Where in Maine Maine Moment Dooryard Editor’s note, reader feedback, responses to January’s Where in Maine, and more. Room With A View My Favorite Place Skier Sam Morse on his Sugarloaf upbringing and his favorite run. On the cover: Certified forest therapist Jeff Brogan, at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, by Michael D. Wilson