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How the journey begins, at the skin of every shoe Before a pair of shoes ever takes its first step down a city street or forest trail, its story begins with something far more elemental: the hide. At Rancourt & Co., the leather we choose is not just a surface. It is the foundation of how a shoe will feel, age, and eventually tell its own story through wear. In the first chapter of our Well-Worn Paths series, we introduced you to the heart of our workshop in Lewiston, Maine, where three generations of shoemaking heritage live in every bench,...

Well-Worn Paths
Built by Hand. Earned Over Time.

We’ve been feeling the urge to get away for a relaxing weekend, to relish the seasonal shift; to embrace November’s changing colors and crisp fall air. A stay at The Federal Hotel in idyllic downtown Brunswick is now at the top of our list. We toured the inn last week while dining in its exceptional on-site restaurant, 555 North.   The Federal is a 19th century boutique-style hotel that’s been elegantly reimagined. The marble floors and grand staircase in the two-level mezzanine lobby are awe-inspiring, and the 30 guest rooms, split among two buildings, are decorated with a warm contemporary flair....