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Environmental consultant Philip Conkling ponders Sackett vs. EPA, a case before the current term of the U.S. Supreme Court challenging existing federal regulations that protect wetlands adjacent to federally protected “navigable waters.”

Environmental consultant Philip Conkling ponders Sackett vs. EPA, a case before the current term of the U.S. Supreme Court challenging existing federal regulations that protect wetlands adjacent to federally protected “navigable waters.”

A look back — and a look at what’s current — as Maine’s Salt Institute for Documentary Studies marks 50 years.

A look back — and a look at what’s current — as Maine’s Salt Institute for Documentary Studies marks 50 years.

A look back — and a look at what’s current — as Maine’s Salt Institute for Documentary Studies marks 50 years.

A look back — and a look at what’s current — as Maine’s Salt Institute for Documentary Studies marks 50 years.

A look back — and a look at what’s current — as Maine’s Salt Institute for Documentary Studies marks 50 years.

A look back — and a look at what’s current — as Maine’s Salt Institute for Documentary Studies marks 50 years.

A look back — and a look at what’s current — as Maine’s Salt Institute for Documentary Studies marks 50 years.

A look back — and a look at what’s current — as Maine’s Salt Institute for Documentary Studies marks 50 years.

A look back — and a look at what’s current — as Maine’s Salt Institute for Documentary Studies marks 50 years.

A look back — and a look at what’s current — as Maine’s Salt Institute for Documentary Studies marks 50 years.

Though parts of Maine may feel increasingly crowded today, the shadow of loss still haunts our islands, woodlands, and memories. Jamie Wyeth, Andrew Wyeth, Summer Hours, Maine Coast, Ralston, Matted Prints, Limited Edition Prints, Saltwater, New Image

Limited Edition Prints

Though parts of Maine may feel increasingly crowded today, the shadow of loss still haunts our islands, woodlands, and memories.

His new book, Reading the Glass, unpacks the science behind it. Elliot, New Books, Lifetime, Writer, Science, Reading, Glass, Captain, Views

His new book, Reading the Glass, unpacks the science behind it.

Maine’s working waterfronts are a national treasure — and an economic lifeline to the rest of New England and the world. Northeast Harbor, Eastport, Offshore Wind, Stonington, Old Port, National Treasure, Boat Building, Fishing Boats, New England

Northeast Harbor

National Treasure

Maine’s working waterfronts are a national treasure — and an economic lifeline to the rest of New England and the world.

Once a hushed secret, the state's dehumanizing treatment of Malaga's mixed-race community is finding its way into the culture through art, poetry, and literature. But can creative interpretations obscure the hard-won truth? Maine Islands, Advertising History, Fishing Villages, Has Gone, Missionary, Malaga, Disturbing, Art History, Picturesque

Advertising History

Fishing Villages

Once a hushed secret, the state's dehumanizing treatment of Malaga's mixed-race community is finding its way into the culture through art, poetry, and literature. But can creative interpretations obscure the hard-won truth?

How people decide which causes to support can be summed up in a short sentence: people give to people. Our Town, New Year Celebration, Maine, Towns, Celebrities, People, Writers, East, Extra

New Year Celebration

How people decide which causes to support can be summed up in a short sentence: people give to people.

In a northern mixed-wood forest, each tree species finds its most favorable micro-topography to thrive. Topography, Thrive, Species, Wildlife, Forest, Micro, Northern

In a northern mixed-wood forest, each tree species finds its most favorable micro-topography to thrive.

Eighty years after its publication, Louise Dickinson Rich’s best-known work still resonates. Dickinson, Be Still, Rich, Louis, Wood, Woodwind Instrument, Timber Wood

Woodwind Instrument

Eighty years after its publication, Louise Dickinson Rich’s best-known work still resonates.

Festive and charming (and, yeah, maybe a little cheesy), the picture book pairs songwriter Con Fullam’s lyrics with folk-art-y illustrations. Christmas Song, Picture Book, Cheesy, Folk Art, Songwriting, Childrens Books, Festive

Childrens Books

Festive and charming (and, yeah, maybe a little cheesy), the picture book pairs songwriter Con Fullam’s lyrics with folk-art-y illustrations.

For one writer, the preserved library of two eminent Mainers offers a window into their love story — and some welcome validation. Cheney, Love Story, Library, Couple Photos, Couples, Books, Window

For one writer, the preserved library of two eminent Mainers offers a window into their love story — and some welcome validation.

The Maine coast has always been at the center of a vortex of fog during the summer, but not this year. During The Summer, Vortex, Fog, Sydney Opera House, Favorite Places, Landmarks, Travel

During The Summer

Sydney Opera House

Favorite Places

The Maine coast has always been at the center of a vortex of fog during the summer, but not this year.

Morgan Talty’s debut collection of stories has connected with a wider audience than he dared imagine. Good Books, Books To Read, Book Nerd, Penobscot, Poster Design, Graphic Design, House Book

Morgan Talty’s debut collection of stories has connected with a wider audience than he dared imagine.

Morgan Talty’s debut collection of stories has connected with a wider audience than he dared imagine. Dares, 21st Century, Audience, Identity, Men Sweater, Night

Morgan Talty’s debut collection of stories has connected with a wider audience than he dared imagine.

The author of the hugely popular Rizzoli & Isles series on Piscataquis County’s Lobster Lake. Camping In Maine, Tess Gerritsen, Northern Maine, Rizzoli, Campground, Goes, Outdoor Gear, Isle

Camping In Maine

The author of the hugely popular Rizzoli & Isles series on Piscataquis County’s Lobster Lake.

Familiarity does not breed contempt, but the reverse. What Image, Common Birds, Secret Location

Secret Location

Familiarity does not breed contempt, but the reverse.

A close call on the Kennebec interrupted author Franklin Burroughs’s life. Two years later, he reflects on the accident and on the changes since — for him and for all of us. Aftermath, Franklin, Rescue, Accident, Author, Call

A close call on the Kennebec interrupted author Franklin Burroughs’s life. Two years later, he reflects on the accident and on the changes since — for him and for all of us.

A lobstering family’s suspicious rise to power. A Passamaquoddy Bay island with dark secrets. A family drama at a seaside summer colony. Random House, The Washington Post, New York Times, Best Crime Novels, Werner Herzog, High School English, Bookbub

The Washington Post

Best Crime Novels

High School English

A lobstering family’s suspicious rise to power. A Passamaquoddy Bay island with dark secrets. A family drama at a seaside summer colony.

A lobstering family’s suspicious rise to power. A Passamaquoddy Bay island with dark secrets. A family drama at a seaside summer colony. Suspense Novel, Thriller Books, Summer Reading Lists, Book Worth Reading, Family Drama, Page Turner, Goodman

Summer Reading Lists

Book Worth Reading

A lobstering family’s suspicious rise to power. A Passamaquoddy Bay island with dark secrets. A family drama at a seaside summer colony.

A lobstering family’s suspicious rise to power. A Passamaquoddy Bay island with dark secrets. A family drama at a seaside summer colony. Book Lists, Book Deals, Beach Reading, Summer Books, Big Little Lies

Big Little Lies

A lobstering family’s suspicious rise to power. A Passamaquoddy Bay island with dark secrets. A family drama at a seaside summer colony.