INSIDE THE AUTUMN 2026 ISSUE:
HOLIDAYS AND HOUSE PETS
The holiday season is upon us! We want our beloved furry four- legged family members to celebrate the upcoming festivities too! Though many of us treat our pets as members of our human family, it’s important to remember that their bodies and brains work very differently from ours, and they have their own needs to consider during the busy holiday months.
HIDDEN HOLIDAY MAKERS
For some families, the holidays arrive with familiar traditions. For other families, the season can arrive with a knot of worry instead of excitement. Parents do the math over and over, wondering how they’ll stretch a paycheck far enough to cover a holiday meal, a warm winter coat, or a gift for their children.
MANUFACTURING THEN & NOW
Manufacturing has deep roots in Maine, particularly in Lewiston-Auburn. The Androscoggin River has long lured people to use the power of water to create and produce. Today, many Lewiston-Auburn residents can trace their family roots back to the mills, including Gabrielle Russell. Russell, a Maine-licensed architect and Maine-certified interior designer at Platz Associates.
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
There is something pretty special about finding a gift that makes you think, “This is so them!” And this year, Pam Ashby wanted to help make that a little easier. The items featured in this curated gift guide are just a handful of the amazing finds available at some of our local shops. She personally picked these out because she thought they were unique, fun, useful or simply too good not to share.
KEEP AN EYE OUT
Jay Larkin has been a linchpin of the LA music scene for over a decade. While early electric guitar performances focused on funky rhythm chops and incendiary solos, he has moved into crowd-pleasing cover material in his solo acoustic endeavors.
CREATING THE MOMENT
“Hey, that’s no way to treat a lady!” The young boy on the receiving end of that advice had just met five-year- old Katelyn St. Hilaire. The co-ed soccer teams on New Auburn’s baseball fields provided ample opportunities for kids to learn about competition and teamwork. Draw the ire of young Katelyn by kicking dirt in her face, and well, you’ll learn manners, too.
The Soul in Frame
by Jennifer Grace
Jennifer Grace is an editorial portrait photographer based in Maine, drawn to capturing people with purpose — artists, musicians, writers, and everyday neighbors making a difference.
Her portraits go beyond the surface, telling stories that reflect the heart and humanity of her subjects.
Through her newsletter, The Soul in Frame, Jennifer shares the stories behind her images — celebrating creativity, courage, community, and the quiet hope that threads through every human story.
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