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Well-Worn Paths: Leather Selection and Material Choices

Well-Worn Paths: Leather Selection and Material Choices

How the journey begins, at the skin of every shoe Before a pair of shoes ever takes its first step down a city street or forest trail, its story begins with something far more elemental: the hide. At Rancourt & Co., the leather we choose is not just a surface. It is the foundation of how a shoe will feel, age, and eventually tell its own story through wear. In the first chapter of our Well-Worn Paths series, we introduced you to the heart of our workshop in Lewiston, Maine, where three generations of shoemaking heritage live in every bench,...

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Maine, The Way Fall Should Be - The Federal Hotel and 555 north Restaurant

Maine, The Way Fall Should Be - The Federal Hotel and 555 north Restaurant

We’ve been feeling the urge to get away for a relaxing weekend, to relish the seasonal shift; to embrace November’s changing colors and crisp fall air. A stay at The Federal Hotel in idyllic downtown Brunswick is now at the top of our list. We toured the inn last week while dining in its exceptional on-site restaurant, 555 North.   The Federal is a 19th century boutique-style hotel that’s been elegantly reimagined. The marble floors and grand staircase in the two-level mezzanine lobby are awe-inspiring, and the 30 guest rooms, split among two buildings, are decorated with a warm contemporary flair....

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Maine, The Way Fall Should Be - Phippsburg, Fort Popham

Maine, The Way Fall Should Be - Phippsburg, Fort Popham
We’re having an outstanding fall here in Maine, with 60-degree days and crystal clear blue skies. We took advantage of the spectacular weather to photograph some of the newest additions to our fall line at beautiful Fort Popham State Park

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Maine, the Way Fall Should Be - Fryeburg Fair, the largest in Maine

Maine, the Way Fall Should Be - Fryeburg Fair, the largest in Maine

In the state of Maine, agricultural fairs have a rich history dating back to the early 19th century. These fairs originally served as platforms for farmers to showcase innovative techniques along with their best crops and livestock. Today Maine is home to over 25 agricultural fairs

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