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Our Side of the Mountain
“All I could see from where I stood Was three long mountains and a wood; I turned and looked the other way, And saw three islands in a bay” -Edna Saint Vincent Millay These lines are immortalized on a bronze plaque atop the southernmost mountain in Camden Hills State Park, Mount Battie. The mountain…
Read MoreSummer Playlist #2 – Brian DeVinney
Our Director of Sales has the formidable task of organizing our sales strategy throughout New England and Pennsylvania. And it’s clear from his playlist Brian likes to partner his cerebral work with laid-back jams and fun, classic rockers. Brian steps in for the second in our series of Summer Playlists. Give this one a whirl…
Read MoreSummer Playlist #1 – Jonas Burke
We’re gonna call this the Deep River List – that’s all that comes to mind looking at the landscape behind Jonas. But hey, that’s an adventure in Maine for you; never know where it will lead! We do know these tunes will definitely lead you to a good, chill time. Jonas hits us with…
Read MoreAlong the Trails & On the Ice – WeGo Episode 2
Our friends Kat Englishman and Carolyn Brady are off on another epic Maine Adventure. This time they head to Millinocket for a day of snowmobiles and ice fishing. Add some celebratory dancing and cold Stowaways along the way, and you may find yourself having the perfect Maine day! To learn more about WeGo and…
Read MoreHut on the Trail
My hope for humanity is that everyone in this world, at some point in their life, have a singular moment outdoors where they fully appreciate the vastness of nature and their place in it. I believe moments like these can be humbling, if not inspirational, and are a crucial part of the human condition. But…
Read MoreWomen At Work
Spring is one of my favorite times of the year. Not only does it make for longer days and great skiing, but our Pink Boots collaboration beer, Muddy Boots is brewed. Baxter’s continued participation in brewing a beer for International Women’s Day shows its dedication to the amazing ladies that work here, and all the…
Read MoreStronger Like the Wolf
Gray Wolves are known to precede their hunts with group ceremonies that include standing nose-to-nose while wagging their tails. And despite common myth, they do not howl at the moon, but rather at each other. This is done to assemble the pack, warn their dens, and locate each other in storms and unfamiliar territories. The…
Read MoreThe Year in Review
In a refrain throughout his rock musical, RENT, playwright Jonathan Larson asked, “how do you measure a year?” Day by day seems the most appropriate answer for 2020. For most of us this was a year of unprecedented change and challenge. Since March, our collective calendars have been riddled with devastating obstacles and unanswerable questions.…
Read MoreRivers & Roads
Kennebec means slow moving body of water in Abanki, which I thought ironic as I watched my canoe fill with water. It was Day One of a three-day canoe trip I had planned for my girlfriend and I. The Kennebec River was to supposed to be the perfect escape from the stress of COVID-19 and…
Read MoreWhole Lager Love
Hey, I’m Becca; Baxter’s new Territory Sales Manager in NH & VT! I am a craft beer nerd who has worked on the packaging line, in sales, and at tasting rooms for a few breweries. I have watched people brew many different styles of beer. Today I want to talk about lagers! I would like…
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