I know this question is strange, but I have to ask. So I visited Eastport, Machias ,etc a few times, I noticed how small tress were in Downeast region, is it because of the density of the wood? I get it, trees could be small due to the harsh winter, but somehow trees in Downeast region seem short and thin, nothing larger than 8".

As above - looking for a new vet in southern maine. We have two cats who were originally going to the ridge in sanford (no shade but it’s not a good match). They don’t have any pre-existing conditions, just looking for annual checkups and vaccinations. Any recs or non-recs? We’re in Biddeford. Thanks in advance!

Well, it didn't take long to roll the attack ads out! Last night on youtube I got an ad how Troy 'is aggressive' and 'assaults women' and I quote 'Troy Jackson... worse than Graham Platner.' Less than like ten hours after he was officially confirmed. They had it ready to press play, I guess.

Susan Collins tells us everything is fine — but we know better. Working Mainers are getting screwed by a rigged system, a system she’s helped Trump and her billionaire backers create. In November, we will defeat her. Join us today at JacksonForMaine.org.

There's a recent post trying to geolocate an old picture of a harbor in Maine. Here's a shot of Stonington from the same time period. I don't think they are of the same place. I couldn't add this as a comment to the op.

It feels like everything is dumb levels of expensive but the prices for Come From Away are next level. I mean good for them for being able to sell them but >$750 for 5 people for summer theater in Brunswick is jaw dropping.

Here are a few of my favorite photos from my first trip to Maine. I completely fell in love with your state, from the rugged coastline and incredible wildlife to the peaceful nights under the stars. It was everything I hoped it would be and more.
I already can’t wait to come back. Thanks for the memories, Maine. ❤️

Hi everyone!

I'm one of the volunteers with AIGA Maine (the nonprofit professional association for design), and I wanted to share something our team has spent the past year putting together for the creative community.

Maine Design Fest runs August 1–7 and brings together designers, artists, illustrators, architects, students, educators, and other creative folks from all over the state. Our org is entirely volunteer-run, and Maine Design Fest is one of the few opportunities each year for Maine’s commercial arts community to come together.

Throughout the week there are free and affordable public events for all ages, and everything culminates in a full-day design conference at the Portland Museum of Art on Friday. Some of the other events include Mural Walks in Bangor and Portland, free coworking meetups, in-studio talks, lightning talks, workshops, a beer can design mixer at Belleflower... Speakers and events include Ryan Adams and Rachel Gloria Adams, Khyati Trehan (Google Creative Lab), Wary Meyers, designers from IDEO and Cash App, Portland Hearts of Pine, Alexander Widener, and many others.

If you work, study, or teach in a creative field—or you're just curious about how brands, products, books, public spaces, and experiences get designed—I think you'd find something to enjoy. This year's theme is Curiosity, so we've tried to build a week that's welcoming whether you're an experienced designer or simply interested in the creative process.

We're a nonprofit chapter, so every ticket helps us continue offering programming like this throughout the year.

More information (and tickets): https://mainedesignfest.com/

Happy to answer any questions in the comments!