At the turn of the new year, folks around the country flock to their local gym to fulfill fitness resolutions. Anyone who has signed up in the last 20 years at the CLC YMCA in Damariscotta may have run into the longtime fitness instructor, outdoor enthusiast, and singer Robin Maginn during their fitness journey.

The turn of the new year is a time to set intentions and look towards the horizon. For Danielle Filosa, a set decoration buyer and director of belonging at Inn Along the Way in Damariscotta, she sought community on skylines around the world until she found her home in New Harbor.

The space between Christmas and New Year’s often feels like the lull between two songs where the world gets to collect its breath. John Reny, a musician, gardener, and owner of Renys department stores, has been a part of the frenzy of the holiday spirit in Damariscotta, and the lives of Mainers, for a long time.

As winter’s arrival is forecasted in the muted grays and browns of the landscape, residents may feel split about whether they feel the scene is bleak or beautiful. However, for Rachel Alexandrou, scientific illustrator, wreath maker, and local forager, each season presents its own opportunity for nourishment, both for the stomach and the soul.

The crown of Lincoln County, its highest point, is rumored to be in North Nobleboro, which is where local hairdresser at Blush Boutique for Hair and Beauty, dahlia specialist, and North Nobleboro Community Association member Holly Harlow grew up.

The lucky few know exactly what they want to be when they grow up. For Nobleboro resident Col. Dave Kramer, a retired, decorated U.S. Air Force officer and founding member of the Bates College soccer team, he never imagined that he would go from building model planes as a child to flying them as an adult.