The Magazine Industry's source for news reports on launch of Maine Magazine

Maine magazine will quickly become the guide to what’s going on in Maine for full-time Mainers and people from away, covering the obscure and the unusual as well as the popular destinations in an unexpected way, keeping in mind the uniquely diverse state, its engaged and energized people and the passion they feel for Maine.

Port City Life Relaunches as Maine

Maine to be ‘trendier, more modern’ regional.

Vist Folio.com
(Appeard August 27, 2009)

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Maine magazine Launch Press Release

Maine Home+Design Launches Maine Magazine, August 27

PORTLAND, Maine – What do six new Portland restaurants, a family making wine in a former dairy barn in Warren, a unique brewery in Belfast, and entrepreneurs making world-class wooden surfboards in York have to do with each other? They all make up Maine’s distinctive cultural landscape – the Maine that includes arts, music and culture; talented entrepreneurs; creative business enterprises; world-class dining and lodging, and much more. That’s the focus of Maine magazine – the brand new magazine launched by the publishers of Maine Home+Design – and what can be seen featured in its premiere issue this September, on shelves now.

Maine magazine will quickly become the guide to what’s going on in Maine for full-time Mainers and people from away, covering the obscure and the unusual as well as the popular destinations in an unexpected way, keeping in mind the uniquely diverse state, its engaged and energized people and the passion they feel for Maine.

The premiere Maine cover features a Jonathan Levitt photograph of blueberry pies made by Portland chefs Krista and Erik Desjarlais. The issue includes:

· “Eatland”: a flood of new additions to Portland’s bustling restaurant scene;

· “Pop!Tech”: Camden’s incredible, superheroic, global town meeting;

· Profiles of Brian Smith (winemaker, organic grape grower, father, oenological explorer) and Heidi Julavits (writer, editor, mother, Mainer); and

· “Whole Grain”: wood surfboards handmade in York, alongside “The Real Maine Surf”: profiles of seven Maine surfers.

Monthly issues of Maine will offer a series of regular sections exploring:

• “Style”
• “Agenda” (things to do, people to see, music to hear, food to eat, books to read)
• “48 Hours In…” (a new profile every month of a unique Maine place)
• “Find” (Maine shopping guide)
• “Eat” and “Lodging” (profiles of Maine dining and staying around the state)
• “Profiles” (of Maine-based people)

The September premiere issue kicks off at 112 pages. “We’re blown away by the support from our advertisers. This shows we’re clearly filling a need,” said Publisher Kevin Thomas.

“We’re uncovering the gems in our state and profiling them for our readers with smart relevant writing– in one beautiful and creative package,” added editor Susan Kelley.

For more information about Maine and Maine Home+Design magazines, visit www.themainemag.com and www.mainehomedesign.com.

About Maine magazine:
Maine is a new publication celebrating Maine’s own distinctive cultural landscape. Focusing on food, outdoor adventures, the arts, music, culture and events across the state, the magazine will be a resource for Mainers looking to experience life to the fullest. The publication will include local trends and events, restaurant reviews, profiles of interesting and influential local individuals, and suggestions for short getaways readers can take for a day, night, or weekend. Maine is the second publication from the editors and publishers of Maine Home+Design magazine and is published ten times a year.

About Maine Home+Design:
Maine Home+Design (MH+D) is Maine’s leading publication focused on architecture, custom home building, interior design, landscape, and the arts. MH+D is in its third year of publication and is widely recognized for its strong editorial coverage and beautiful photography. MH+D actively supports the Maine community and sponsors numerous events throughout the year, including the Portland Flower Show, MECA Art Honors, Portland Stage Company, the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Ogunquit Playhouse, Portland Symphony Orchestra, the Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine and art gallery openings across the state.