Season three of Downeast Famous takes listeners inside the businesses and people that shaping this region of Maine.

From the stage of the historic Criterion Theatre with Allison Sullens to the oyster farms of Frenchman Bay with Joanna Fogg-Sky, each conversation showcases the dedication it takes to shape both community and culture here.

This season features restaurateur Michael Boland reflecting on decades of hospitality in Bar Harbor, chef Daron Goldstein on the rhythms of running Provender Kitchen in Ellsworth, and jeweler Sam Shaw on four decades of artistry in Northeast Harbor. You’ll also hear from Bo Jennings on the role of the Chamber of Commerce, Rachel Sisson on orchestrating events that anchor the island’s social life, Kelly Corson on carrying forward her family’s lobstering legacy, and Jon Stein on brewing beer rooted in place at Fogtown.

Together, these stories paint a portrait of Downeast Maine that is at once hardworking, innovative, and deeply connected to its natural and cultural environment. Whether you know the region well or are discovering it for the first time, season three offers an unfiltered look at the people making it extraordinary.