O'Maine Studios

05/10/2023

O’Maine Studios is thrilled to announce that our television program Maker’s Way, “The Instruments of Expression” has been nominated for a New England Regional Emmy® Award. The episode is nominated in the Historical/Cultural Long Form Content category. The Boston/New England 46th Annual Emmy Awards Ceremony will take place on June 10, 2023 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place.

Maker’s Way features the stories of exceptional makers on a curated journey to discover thoughtfully-created products in new and unexpected destinations. “The Instruments of Expression” episode explores the ways we connect to music, through the skill and love of the artists who create musical instruments, music, and community. The episode includes visits to Jonathan Cooper Violins, Bourgeois Guitars, Portsmouth Music and Arts Center, and Namory Keita Drums.

Tristan Noyes (Executive Producer/Director) and Rory Strunk (Executive Producer) are both nominated for the Boston/New England 46th Annual Emmy Award. The episode was made possible through the remarkable skill of those who worked to create it including: David Huot (Director of Photography), Ken Hess (Media Director), and Sam Jermyn (Videographer/Lead Editor). Maker’s Way is presented thanks to the incredible support of Bangor Savings Bank . Maker’s Way offers a special thanks to Sarah-Taylor Wieluns for her contributions to the series.

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National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - New England Chapter

03/13/2023

There is still time to sign up to become a paid participant in a seafood taste test at the Seafood Innovation & Quality Summit! Sample wild-caught US seafood as part of the research. Participants will receive $50 compensation for their input. Register now as tickets are limited.

Register to get your free ticket at https://www.alaskaseafood.org/event/seafood-innovation-quality-summit/
March 20 | O'Maine Studios | Portland, ME

The summit is made possible thanks to a research collaboration between Alaska Seafood, University of Maine, and Oregon State University.

03/02/2023

Our next stop is at Maine Wood Heat Co., one of the nation’s leading woodfired oven builders. By custom fabricating each oven, and using the finest french made oven cores, Maine Wood Heat’s beautiful ovens are crafted to last while always attracting a crowd.

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O'Maine Studios

03/01/2023

MAKER’S WAY is a curated discovery of incredible local makers and their products in the places they create. Hidden in your hometown are the people that are quietly doing what they do best: making world class, thoughtfully-designed products.

No one knows outdoor wear like L.L.Bean . Maker’s Way is excited to learn from with Meghan Newton, a masterful garment designer. Drawing upon inspiration from her roots in North Conway, New Hampshire, Meghan blends her extensive background in fashion from Italy to create outerwear that helps people experience the restorative power of the outdoors. Her approach is sustainable and timeless, a reminder that L.L. Bean who has been making the most of every moment outside since 1912.

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O'Maine Studios

02/24/2023

MAKER’S WAY is a curated discovery of incredible local makers and their products in the places they create. Hidden in your hometown are the people that are quietly doing what they do best: making world class, thoughtfully-designed products. From Maine to Madagascar, Molly Holmberg Brown captures the places that matter to us through beautiful, handcrafted maps. mollymaps Bangor Savings Bank O'Maine Studios

02/22/2023

Mark your calendars for the Seafood Innovation & Quality Summit to be held March 20 at O'Maine Studios in Portland, Maine. Join us, and chefs across New England, for a day of culinary tasting, innovative local product sampling, demonstrations and more. The event welcomes a keynote from chef, author, & speaker Barton Seaver, culinary demos, and a local seafood vendors showcase. Sample wild-caught US seafood as part of the research. Participants will receive $50 compensation for their input. Register now as tickets are limited.

Register to get your free ticket at https://www.alaskaseafood.org/event/seafood-innovation-quality-summit/

The summit is made possible thanks to a research collaboration between Alaska Seafood, University of Maine, and Oregon State University. Barton Seaver

02/20/2023

Since 2006 Robin & Corry have been growing some of the finest quality alpaca fiberin the nation. Their breeding selection program involves a scientific analysis of each alpaca’s fiber to create the best possible end product. At Northern Solstice Alpaca Farm a focus on function, fashion, and sustainability creates the foundation for socks that foster happy feet while walking in the woods. Unity, Maine is appropriately named for this farm’s serene setting and its peaceful, passionate and profound love of Alpacas.

O'Maine Studios Made possible with support from Bangor Savings Bank

02/14/2023

To Portland’s Valentines Bandit,
We love you too!
Thanks for the hearts

01/26/2023

Sunday River's Jordan 8 chairlift is a not-to-miss mountain experience! With the recent snow, and with more on the way, be sure to catch a powder day and ride North America's fastest chairlift.

It was honor for O'Maine Studios to assist Sunday River’s media team in creating a rare behind-the-scenes look at Sunday River’s massive team effort to build one of the world’s most advanced chairlifts.

MaineLife Media

06/17/2022

We could not be more excited to share that a new episode of Maker's Way is set to air tomorrow on NECN at 9:30am and 7pm. We will explore the many ways that music connects us through the creation of exceptional musical instruments. We will visit Jonathan Cooper Violins, Bourgeois Guitars , Portsmouth Music and Arts Center, and Namory Keita Drums. Through their skill and love, we will experience the magic of music together.
Presented by Bangor Savings Bank

O'Maine Studios

04/29/2022

This Saturday on NECN, will embark on an adventure in search of a new type of exceptional craft pizza! We will make our way from the mountains of Vermont, to the rivers of Maine, visiting with New American Stone Mills, Elmore Mountain Bread , Maine Grains , The Good Crust , Crooked Face Creamery ,and Maine Wood Heat Co. before reaching our destination on the Maine Coast at Flight Deck Brewing. Once arrived we will enjoy a beer and a delicious slice with the talented artisans who helped to make the pizza possible.

We'd like to give a very special thanks to Bangor Savings Bank for making this journey possible!

04/28/2022

Our journey to the television premiere of has reached its destination! Thanks to the support of Bangor Savings Bank, O'Maine Studios is thrilled to share that our first episode dedicated to hiking will air this Saturday on NECN! Join us as Peter Limmer & Sons , mollymaps , Northern Solstice Alpaca Farm, and L.L.Bean equip us for a trail hike in the woods with alpacas! Learn about these extraordinarily people while also hearing about makers they admire like Alpine Luddites, Blackpoint Surfshop, Emerson Fry , and more. This episode is filled with exceptional products, talented artisans, and beautiful places.

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04/15/2022

New residents to Mount Pleasant, South Carolina are choosing stay-cations over vacations thanks to the town's charm, beauty, artistic scene, and laidback atmosphere. Explore Mount Pleasant on .

on NECN
From O'Maine Studios MaineLife Media

William Means Real Estate Lyles Geer with William Means Real Estate Square Onion
Tavern & Table Barton & Gray Mariners Club
Phillip Smith General Contractor Nautilus Home Management

04/14/2022

Interested in experiencing a small town feel in the backdrop of a sophisticated city? It's time to explore Daniel Island, South Carolina on .

on NECN

From O'Maine Studios MaineLife Media

Atlantic Properties The Dime Sermet's Courtyard Carefree Boat Club-Charleston Daniel Island Club Max Crosby Construction
Credit One Stadium

04/07/2022

Lifestyling in the Lowcountry. You might want to make a trip to Charleston!

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Maison Charleston Harken Cafe
Charleston Concierge Pinkcactuschs The PinkHouse


Ken Sugimoto Halls Chophouse Leslie Nicole

04/05/2022

The best snowmaking, great food, and the friendliest people…maybe you know this place?

This is Sunday River.

on NECN

Le Mu Eats Steam Mill Brewing Bethel Chamber of Commerce Sunday River Real Estate MaineLife Media mollymaps

12/10/2021

Mountaintop dream homes, new chefs, innovative brewers, and the fastest 8 person heated bubble chairlift in North America are reinventing how to make a home at your happy place - Sunday River. Join Erin Ovalle as she explores Bethel, Maine and the opportunities for year-round mountain living that are attracting people from across the country to live, work, and play in the western mountains.
Saturday, December 11 - 7:30PM EST on Places & Spaces from MaineLife Media and Lifestyle Media Network.

O'Maine Studios NEWS CENTER Maine

12/06/2021

Friday's Market - on top of being a heartwarmingly festive evening Celebrating this incredible community of we've had the pleasure of working with and featuring in our newest venture - only fueled our fire to showcase more n'more of these uniquely talented & creative craftsmen!..So a hearty THANK YOU to our partners at Bangor Savings Bank and every Maker involved 🙏🏻 , and STAY TUNED in 2022 for more!!!
In the meantime, , , and on behalf of everyone at O'Maine Studios have a safe, healthy, and joyful Holiday season!! ❄️🥂🎄✨

Peter Limmer & Sons Northern Solstice Alpaca Farm mollymaps Maine Shellware, LLC Islandport Press Zootility Co.. L.L.Bean GROMAINE, LLC Sarah-Taylor Wieluns Rory Strunk Tristan Noyes Ken Hess Sam Jermy Erin Ovalle Woodward Ian MacRae

12/04/2021

TONIGHT at 7:30pm on NEWS CENTER Maine Ch6… our next installment of will be on Places & Spaces! Get a behind-the-scenes peek at how some notable items are created for one of Maine’s most iconic !!
L.L.Bean Sarah-Taylor Wieluns Rory Strunk Tristan Noyes

12/03/2021

TONIGHT 6-8 PM --- Make your way down to O'Maine Studios in for some festive fun n' !! You'll get to meet the Talents behind some of Maine's most unique , who will introduce you to their most creative items of the year --- all in time for your holiday needs! See you there!!
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12/02/2021

A custom-drawn invite just for YOU!! Join mollymaps and the rest of our talented Maine Makers TOMORROW, 6:00-8:00 PM (**not 4:00pm!) at our Portland studio... Discover their unique talents firsthand, and grab your loved ones some truly special, holiday gifts in the process!! See you there!

Bangor Savings Bank O'Maine Studios Peter Limmer & Sons Northern Solstice Alpaca Farm W A Bean & Sons Maine Shellware, LLC Islandport Press Zootility Co.

Come out this (first) Friday to O’Maine Studios for a Market of handmade goods! I’m a little rusty at having a booth but I’ll have plenty to sell! Plus the coolest other makers. We are all featured in an upcoming show, The Maker’s Way. Which is a whole other awesome story (My dog’s gonna be famous!) Come and check it out! More and better info at See you there!!!

12/01/2021

In case you didn't know - ALPACAS are…. Peaceful. Therapeutic. Clean. Sustainable. Rugged. Adorable (*this you probably already knew!). ...And that all adds up to uniquely Soft, sweet smellin’ and Beneficial clothing - of all types, like these cozy hats! Treat your loved ones to something special this holiday – an item from the Makers at Northern Solstice Alpaca Farm!! We're bringing them to you, THIS Friday Dec 3rd from 6-8pm at “The Market,” at O'Maine Studios

Bangor Savings Bank Peter Limmer & Sons W A Bean & Sons Molly's Maps Maine Shellware, LLC Islandport Press Zootility Co.

11/30/2021

“Made” items come in all shapes and sizes… For example, the art of the written word gifts us all the memorable stories created! 🖋
Well luckily for you, Islandport Press collects the best of the best from these writing Makers of Maine, and we’ll have this year’s collection at The Market!! 📚📖 There’s sure to be the perfect gift for each person on your list! THIS FRIDAY Dec 3rd, 6-8pm, at O'Maine Studios

Peter Limmer & Sons Bangor Savings Bank Northern Solstice Alpaca Farm W A Bean & Sons Molly's Maps Maine Shellware, LLC Zootility Co.

11/29/2021

Hand crafted inch by inch, a custom pair of Peter Limmer Boots will last you a lifetime! ...And like one life’er was quoted, “Old hikers never die, they just fade away into their Limmers.”
Come to The Market and meet one of their talented . You may be inspired to get fitted for your own! Friday Dec 3rd, 6-8pm at O'Maine Studios

Peter Limmer & Sons Bangor Savings Bank Northern Solstice Alpaca Farm W A Bean & Sons Molly's Maps Maine Shellware, LLC Islandport Press Zootility Co.

11/28/2021

Looking for truly ONE-of-a-kind gifts this year?? ..... Using real Maine reclaimed lobster, mussel, clam, abalone, mother of pearl and of course, wood, the Makers at Maine Shellware, LLC place each small piece BY HAND😮 … so their creations you’ll find at The Market, (Friday 12/3 6-8pm at O'Maine Studios) each will be one of a kind - from an array of cribbage boards to jewelry, to serving trays. Wrap up a few to place under your tree!

Bangor Savings Bank Limmer Boot .Com Northern Solstice Alpaca Farm W A Bean & Sons Molly's Maps Islandport Press Zootility Co.

11/27/2021

We may've had enough turkey for awhile, but never enough meat! .... Makers from Maine since 1860, this family-run legacy crafts one of the best kinds of artistry – the edible kind! W A Bean & Sons has perfected the Art of Meat for over 150 years… Check the carnivores off your holiday list, and meet some other Makers too, at The Market, Friday 12/3, 6-8pm at our studio!
Bangor Savings Bank O'Maine Studios Limmer Boot .Com Northern Solstice Alpaca Farm Molly's Maps Maine Shellware, LLC Islandport Press Zootility Co.

11/26/2021

Travel somewhere this holiday? Well.... “mollymaps is an expression of the human need to make maps not for navigation, but for personal, spiritual, and ecological orientation.” So, do you share Molly's love of Place?
Join us next Friday night, for a celebration of Makers and meet Molly yourself. See what visual imagery she could create for you! These are just a few inventive examples of hers... The Market, 6-8pm 12/3 at O'Maine Studios

Bangor Savings Bank Limmer Boot .Com Northern Solstice Alpaca Farm W A Bean & Sons Maine Shellware, LLC Islandport Press Zootility Co.

11/24/2021

Do YOU know what Pyrography is?? Simply put, it is the art of drawing with fire.🔥🖌😮 FIRE!?! We can’t wait to see what unique, scorched creations shows up with at The Market, Friday December 3rd from 6-8pm. Come see for yourself, meet this crafty Maker and others, and get some holiday shopping done while you’re at it! O'Maine Studios

Bangor Saving Bank Limmer Boot .Com Northern Solstice Alpaca Farm W A Bean & Sons Molly's Maps Maine Shellware, LLC Islandport Press Zootility Co. Devin Mauch

11/23/2021

As you prep for Thursday, mark your calendars for next Friday Dec 3rd at O’Maine Studios, and check out "The Market," 6-8pm! A festive evening celebrating some of Maine’s most unique & talented Makers… like the creative minds at Zootility Co. This PocketMonkey, the original, is still one of their popular multi-tools, but wait til you see more of the “functional art” they create! Support local artists doing incredible things, while enjoying some holiday shopping with us!!
Bangor Savings Bank Limmer Boot .Com Northern Solstice Alpaca Farm W A Bean & Sons Molly's Maps Maine Shellware, LLC The Wild Electric Islandport Press

11/04/2021

Will you be able to pick your favorite alpaca? This Saturday at 7:30PM EST Maker's Way makes it’s way to on Places and Spaces on .

Since 2006, Robin Fowler Pratt & Corry Pratt have been raising alpacas with some of the finest quality fibers in the nation. Their breeding selection program involves a scientific analysis of each alpaca’s fiber to create the best possible end product. At Northern Solstice Alpaca Farm a focus on function, fashion, and sustainability creates the foundation for socks that foster happy feet while walking in the woods.

Bangor Savings Bank
MaineLife Media

09/25/2021

Happy 50th, MOFGA!! Though so many will miss the Common Ground Fair again this year…. don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with a series of their workshops, available online, educating y’all on everything here in ! - including several shot right here in our studio… Just look at all that brilliant, bright n’ produce & grains from just two topics covered!!
Learn everything from Apple Tree Care, Beekeeping, and Basic Canning - to Medicinal Herbs and our state’s Heritage Grains - from our Maine experts themselves at MOFGA.org Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA)

09/16/2021

We are incredibly excited to share that this Saturday at 7:30PM EST the Maker's Way journey continues with Raye's Mustard on Places and Spaces on NEWS CENTER Maine.

One hundred and twenty years ago, the son of a sea captain founded a business in his family’s smokehouse to produce mustard for Maine’s burgeoning sardine industry. Three years later the young entrepreneur moved the mustard mill to the location that it would reside at for the next century. Though Maine’s sardine canneries are only a memory, the historic mustard stone mills remain, and is now Raye's Mustard Historic Old Stone Mill Museum. Join us along Maker’s Way as we visit with Kevin and Karen Raye and their wonderful family business, now four generations strong.

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O'Maine Studios

09/09/2021

We are thrilled to share that our first stop along Maker’s Way begins this Saturday, at 7:30PM EST on Places & Spaces on NEWS CENTER Maine. Maker's Way is a curated discovery of incredible local makers and their products in the places they create.

On Saturday, we will visit with W A Bean & Sons, home of the red snapper hot dog! For 160 years, this incredible company has been one of the nation's finest butcher shops. Food & Wine agrees, having recently named W A Bean & Sons as one of the Best Butcher Shops and Meat Markets in America.

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MaineLife Media
O'Maine Studios

09/02/2021

It was incredible to walk a day in Adam and Peter's boots. Since 1919, Peter Limmer & Sons have been crafting some of finest footwear in the world. We feel so privileged to have learned from them and to help share their remarkable stories. We will be sharing more on how to watch these exceptional makers in action soon!

Bangor Savings Bank Sarah-Taylor Wieluns David Huot Rory Strunk

09/01/2021

You never know what'll happen when working with animals... Luckily, Sarah-Taylor Wieluns held on, and we got the take! And happily, we would've spent the whole day with these magically unique Alpacas, capturing the story of Northern Solstice Alpaca Farm... A hard place to leave, to say the least. Stay tuned for where you can see the piece!!
Bangor Savings Bank Huot Jermyn Tristan Noyes

08/13/2021

We learned a great deal from these lovely n’knowledgeable Makers about these very special creatures….
🦙Alpacas are:
Magically peaceful, Incredibly sustainable, Deeply therapeutic, Uniquely clean, Historically rugged, Yield amazingly soft and beneficial clothing… and are Downright ADORABLE!! 🦙💚
Visit this precious herd and learn for yourself… You’ll fall in love in the process! And standby for their feature in our new project!

Sarah-Taylor Wieluns Huot Rory Strunk Tristan Noyes Bangor Savings Bank

08/11/2021

If you’ve never been to the USA’s easternmost point, we urge you to take the drive way waaaay downeast to this friendly seaside town on the edge of America!….
And when you do, make sure to visit Raye's Mustard Mill’s Pantry Store. They’ve got a 120-year legacy of Making, and we had a blast capturing their story!

Rory Strunk Sarah-Taylor Wieluns Tristan Noyes Bangor Savings Bank

08/11/2021

New partnerships, new developments, and new projects getting underway… We’re so excited to be on the road, starting the journey to meet some truly unique & creative Makers! First stop: the 160-year old W A Bean & Sons! 🎥🌭

Sarah-Taylor Wieluns Rory Strunk Huot Tristan Noyes Bangor Savings Bank

06/21/2021

It was an honor to bring the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce's yearly Imagine Portland award ceremony and all-round celebration of our beautiful region to life, virtually this year... Congrats again to all the Awardees, and Thanks again to all this year's Sponsors, and YOU - the Mainers that make this area a special, supportive place to call home!!

The Imagine Awards were held as a video presentation on June 9.

05/04/2021

Join our friends at the Maine Historical Society on May 6th for a festive evening from your computer, phone, or Smart TV, to celebrate Maine and L.L. Bean family.

The event promises to be a ton of fun. Have a listen to Roochie Toochie & the Ragtime Shepherd Kings and we think you'll agree!

Celebrate Maine Heritage & Culture! Join MHS Thursday, May 6, 2021 to honor the L. L. Bean Family. Enjoy meaningful tributes and entertainment from Roochie T...