MAINERS

An ongoing photographic record of the state of Maine

by Nick Gervin & Michelle Ferris

Ecomaine welder
Route 302 Maine
Maine deer hunter
Cumberland, Maine fair

Maine consists of:

  • 23 Cities

  • 430 Towns

  • 429 Townships

  • 29 Plantations

  • 3 Reservations

Project start date: 2022

Miles traveled thus far: 7,218.98

Cities visited: 16

Towns visited: 106

Townships visited: 2

Plantations visited: 1

Reservations visited: 1

Photographs made: 10,502 as of Sept 10, 2026

Black and white photo of antlers and a skull mounted on a wooden post, situated outdoors on forest ground.
A black and white photograph of a rustic wooden barn with a mountain range and cloudy sky in the background.
A man holds a deer’s head as a trophy. As food assistance is cut, many Mainers are struggling to put food on the table. Programs like Hunters for the Hungry help provide lean meat to those in need.
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A man with a mustache and beard wearing a hooded jacket smokes a cigarette, standing in front of a large monochrome painting of a figure dressed in a patterned cloak or robe.
Black and white photo of industrial area with factory chimneys emitting smoke, damaged utility pole leaning with barbed wire, snowy ground, and overcast sky.
A crowded outdoor wrestling ring with shirtless wrestlers engaging in a match, surrounded by spectators. In the foreground, a merchandise stall displays various T-shirts with political and social slogans.
A black-and-white photo of a winding road leading to a flooded area, with two people walking near the water and a parked car in the foreground. Bare trees frame the scene.
A snowy backyard scene with an old horse-drawn wagon, a horse, and a person in winter clothing. There are dilapidated houses and a large, leafless tree in the background.
Nighttime scene of a snowy alley with small, wooden sheds on either side. Snow covers the roofs, and a few objects, including a large black tray on the ground. Bright lights illuminate the area, with a person visible at the end of the alley.
A dog chained to a wooden structure, eating food from a person's hand, with multiple bowls on the ground.
A large crowd gathered outdoors in front of a statue of a boxer, with some people clapping and taking photos. The background shows brick buildings and an overcast sky.
A group of men wearing rocker-style vests with patches attend a memorial at a cemetery with rows of graves marked with American flags, with trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
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36 Frames: Episode #001

With cuts to social safety net programs like Medicaid and food assistance, many Mainers are struggling to put food on the table. Programs like Hunters for the Hungry help provide lean meat to those in need. 

A black and white photo of a billboard with large numbers displaying fuel prices: 3.19, 4.09, and 4.29 dollars, and a sign indicating it sells kerosene.
Close-up of a wooden platform with engraved text reading 'Old Cananda Road' and other partially visible words, in black and white.
Sign with silhouette images of horses and words 'Social Area We Talk Horse'.
A wooden sign attached to a tree with the words 'PETE'S TAXIDERMY' written on it, surrounded by trees and forest.
A sign in the shape of the state of Maine with the words 'MAINE FOREST' and 'FIRE CONTROL' inside.
A black and white street scene featuring a large sign with the word "UNLEADED" at the top and a price of 00.00 below, indicating fuel pricing. Part of a building with signage that includes the word "AUTO" is visible on the right side.
A weathered wooden sign with peeled white lettering attached to a building with wooden siding. The sign reads 'RIDD.' The photo is in black and white and shows shadows from nearby objects.
A circular sign with the words 'Welcome Sea Land Campground' surrounding a cartoon bear fishing between two pine trees, with mountains and a sun in the background. Below, a rectangular sign reads 'Bears Den Taxidermy Show of Wilderness Artistry'.
Black and white photo of a weathered wooden sign with a partially visible message, mounted on a wooden post with visible screws, set against a dark background.
Wooden sign with handwritten black text in a snowy outdoor setting, reading 'No FISHING on PLOWED SURFACES. Keep Back 100 Feet. Thank You.'
Black-and-white photo of a wooden 'Senior Discounts' sign on a lattice fence, with a phone number and handwritten notes below, surrounded by small plants.
A black and white sign for Moosehead Worms, a bait and tackle shop in Rockwood, Maine, with a phone number.
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Close-up of a sign with the words 'ALL VEHICLES MUST MAKE A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE CROSSING,' with numerous bullet holes and some damage visible on the surface.
A black and white photo of a wooden sign with the word 'SMOKED' written in bold, black letters inside an oval shape, mounted on a post, with trees in the background.
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