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DownEast Magazine is a Maine institution. Mainers and Maine-lovers look to DownEast for all things beautiful, scenic and iconic about Maine, loved about Maine, and top-rated by Maine enthusiasts. I … read more

We humans celebrate the arrival of warmer weather every year. It means spending more time outdoors doing the things we love: hiking, camping, fishing, gardening or spending time at the lake or beach. … read more

Ten years ago, in 2012, a company was born. It began with just a single product, an all-natural insect repellent—Frenchies’ Maine Woods Bug Dope. Since then, it has created dozens more unique perso … read more

These days, with work at home in quarantine, many guys are becoming mountain men… or at least they’ve got the beard for it! For those of us who sport facial hair, we know that over time it can get d … read more

When it comes to selecting a natural insect repellent, the most important criteria are the types and combinations of essential oils that are included in the product, the effectiveness via concentratio … read more