Arts + Culture

Brush Strokes

Rebecca Volynsky's unique murals elevate commercial and residential spaces across New England Article by Becca Abramson | Photography by Courtesy of RVOL Creative Portland creative Rebecca Volynsky didn’t intend to become a muralist. A lifelong mixed media artist and painter, she was initially approached by a donut shop in Providence that was interested in her work on a larger scale. “My immediate reaction was ‘I’ve never done that before, but I’ll try it,’” Volynsky laughs, noting that it...

March 2024

Style + Beauty

Playing Dress Up

Jill McGowan's spring 2024 collection proves white is anything but plain Article by Becca Abramson | Photography by Winky Lewis and Peter Macomber In 1994, Jill McGowan took a leap of faith and left a stable job with benefits to start a business with a simple mission: to create quality clothing for women that would endure fashion whims and changes. Celebrating her 30th year of business in 2024, McGowan continues to focus on quality apparel with style and integrity that holds up over time. ...

March 2024

Real Estate

Keeping It Real

Investing in real estate can provide freedom, flexibility, and community for women in Maine Article by Becca Abramson Social worker-turned real estate agent Kaili Moore is the founder of Portland Women Investors, a group of women who meet monthly to learn from one another as they navigate the world of real estate investing in southern Maine. “Research shows that women tend to be better investors than men,” she explains, “but we often lack the confidence to begin." PCL sat down with Moore to...

March 2024

Health + Wellness

Drip By Drip

How IV therapy helps Mainers live their best lives Article by Becca Abramson | Photography by Courtesy of Kara Roach For Kara Roach, investing in your health means living the best life that you can in the body that you have. As owner of The DRIPBaR in Westbrook’s Rock Row, she’s introducing Mainers to intravenous therapy in the form of lifestyle and health support drips that efficiently supply the body with various vitamins and nutrients. “IV drips bypass your digestive system and enter...

March 2024

Home + Design

Side by Side

Siblings Joe, Katie, and Tia tackle third generation ownership while celebrating 50 years of the Capozza family business Article by Becca Abramson | Photography by Courtesy of the Capozza family When Joseph “Buddy” Capozza started a tile business in his garage in 1974, he couldn’t have imagined that three of his grandchildren would be leading the company fifty years later. For siblings Joe Capozza III, Katie Capozza, and Tia Green, the family business was simply a part of their upbringing...

February 2024

Home Services

A Place for Everything

Two Maine business owners working together to create stylish storage solutions Article by Becca Abramson | Photography by Courtesy of Lemonaid Solutions Heather Shattuck-Heidorn, owner of the Tailored Closet and PremierGarage of Southern Maine, and Stephanie Treantos, founder of Lemonaid Solutions, are on a mission to help Mainers maximize their spaces. It’s the perfect partnership: the Tailored Closet offers custom-designed storage solutions for the home while Lemonaid Solutions implements...

February 2024

Home + Design

From the Land

STUDIO89's modern handmade furniture promotes intentionality and wellbeing Article by Becca Abramson | Photography by Melissa Fuller For Nondas Iacovou and Melissa Fuller, the creative partners behind STUDIO89, woodworking started as a hobby and quickly became a passion. “Our excitement with the creative process never stops,” says Fuller. “We design all day, from our morning coffee until we sit down to rest at night. We love the process, and we hope our love and excitement for what we do comes...

February 2024

Real Estate

Willard Beach Wonder

Steps from the shore, this single-family home offers stunning views Article by Becca Abramson and Katie Hogan | Photography by Structure Real Estate Media Built in 2009 by Russ Doucette Homes, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom single-family home within steps to Willard Beach blends coastal charm with a contemporary, open concept floor plan. Each room of the triplex property offers stunning views of Casco Bay while decks on both the second and third floors provide an extra dose of salty sea air. The...

February 2024

Life + Culture

Book Lovers

Nine new reads recommended by Portland bibliophiles Article by Rose Heithoff, Rebecca Starr, and Beth Babcock Back Cove Books Cranky by Phuc Tran Find out how kind friends and honesty help one cranky truck cool down in this humorous new picture book series about big trucks, big feelings, and even bigger friendships. (Release date: February 6) Next Level: A Hymn in Gratitude for Our Differences by Samara Cole Doyon Told from the loving perspective of a mother of a child with autism, ...

January 2024

Food + Beverage

Valentine's Date Night

Check out our readers' favorite romantic restaurants around town Article and Photography by Via Vecchia "We love VV for date night! It has the perfect trifecta: a cozy, warm atmosphere, beautiful food, and an excellent wine list." -@kimmacumberinteriors Yosaku "Yosaku has always been my favorite date spot. It's warm and comfortable with nooks and private areas, the food is consistently excellent, and the service is always on point." -@madamemojo Solo Italiano "Amazing true Italian...

January 2024