John Cole’s classic In Maine is a sometimes moving, sometimes lyrical, but always personal book that reveals a man examining the progress of his life and a man reveling in a natural world that not only unfolds around him, but also engages him as an active participant. The Islandport Press edition of  In Maine features selected essays that first appeared as “John’s Column” in the Maine Times, the influential newspaper he co-founded in 1968 and guided during its glory days in the 1970s, as well as additional essays that speak to the wondrous rhythms of life in Cole’s signature style and demonstrate an enduring passion for Maine and the outdoors.