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Debora Whitten
@nativemainer.bsky.social
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Maine Native American, Wolastoqiyik/Maliseet, artist (BFA), baker, crafter, gardener, and old house owner. I enjoy making things with my hands. Loves @flannelforever.
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Pizza with homemade crust for dinner on National Pizza Day.
Pizza with mushrooms, bacon, onions and orange pepper.
February 10, 2026 at 12:36 AM
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Cheesy potato soup and homemade biscuits for dinner.
Big pot of cheesy potato soup. Homemade golden biscuits.
February 8, 2026 at 11:32 PM
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@flannelforever.bsky.social My partner made the most delicious and beautiful grilled cheese and tomato sandwiches for lunch...Lucky me.
Beautiful golden toasted grilled cheese sandwich with wavy chips on a blue and white checkered plate with a pink flower on it.
February 3, 2026 at 7:09 PM
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Nine faith leaders arrested at 'pray-in' at Susan Collins' Portland office
Nine local clergy and faith leaders were arrested on charges of criminal trespassing during a "pray-in" outside of Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins' downtown Portland office on Tuesday.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:57 PM
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Off duty ICE agents were driven out of a brewery in Portland, Maine. Go Mainers! #Maine #ICEout
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January 27, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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We have been working on clearing out the snow. We had to come in and take a break. We haven't cleared the driveway to the street, or the front walk yet. @flannelforever.bsky.social
Half cleared deck with 15" of snow. Man in a red parka snowblower a driveway. Big snow berm at the end of a driveway out to the street...not cleared yet. Two cars cleared of snow and a snow blower. Most of driveway has been cleared.
January 26, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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Homemade pizza for dinner with @flannelforever.bsky.social .
Golden crust pizza with ham,mushrooms,onion, bacon, and red pepper.
January 25, 2026 at 12:09 AM
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I had my first onigiri in Boston. It was so good! It was from Maruichi in Brookline MA. We got two different flavors. We ate the salmon...so good. My partner hadn't had one since he was in Japan years ago. @flannelforever.bsky.social
Onigiri in packages on a shelf. Unwrapped and partially eaten salmon onigiri Partially eaten salmon onigiri showing nori wrap.
January 23, 2026 at 10:39 PM
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Meme with photo of Donald Trump on top saying about Greenland: "The fact that they had a boat land there 500 years ago doesn't mean they own the land". Bottom picture of Naive American giving side eye.
January 19, 2026 at 11:37 PM
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Pork enchiladas just came out oven. We make our own pulled pork and our own tortillas.
Glass baking dish with homemade pork enchiladas.
January 19, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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This song by David Bowie and Brian Eno, produced by Trent Reznor seems to be appropriate for what is happening in the world today. "I'm Afraid of Americans"
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David Bowie - I'm Afraid of Americans (Official Video) [4K]
YouTube video by David Bowie
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January 7, 2026 at 9:18 PM
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My niece Rachel made me this beautiful hat for Christmas. I love it!
Hand knit hat in shades of orange, brown, and maroon.
December 29, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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Wishing a happy Christmas Eve to all. My baking is all done. Celebrating with my sweetie and a chocolate espresso martini. @flannelforever.bsky.social
A chocolate espresso martini in a clear martini glass with a festive Christmas tree in the background.
December 24, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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We had snow overnight here in Maine. Here is the view from my window.
View out a window...tropical plant inside with snow covered hydrangeas outside.
December 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Bakewell Cream biscuits with homage chicken soup for dinner.
Blue checked plate with three golden brown biscuits. Big pot full of chicken soup.
December 23, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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I made blueberry scones this morning with fresh Maine blueberries that we bought at a farmstand and froze.
Golden brown blueberry scones on a fancy china plate with flowers and gold leaf.
December 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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My tree is all decorated. This year the theme was woodland animals. I stand by my inclusion of Sasquatch. He is a woodland creature.
Large Christmas tree with white lights, ribbon, and woodland animals ornaments. Christmas Tree decorated with ribbon and woodland animal ornaments. Wooden Christmas ornament with black and white Sasquatch drawing.
December 5, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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Working on pies for Thanksgiving. One is apple crumb, and the other is blueberry crumb.
Fluted pie crust with a rolling pin. Fluted pie shell filled with apples coated in cinnamon and sugar Fluted pie shell filled with blueberry pie filling. Two baked pies with crumb topping cooling.
November 26, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Just got done voting. Now, you go vote.
Blue hoodie with the old pine tree flag on the outline of the State of Maine with a sticker saying "I voted"
November 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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I made these chocolate espresso martinis as we wait for our trick-or-treaters.
Martini glass with chocolate drips filled with an espresso martini.
October 31, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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We are ready for trick-or-treaters. We did quality control on the candy. It all passed inspection. @flannelforever.bsky.social
Halloween decorations on a table including a pumpkin, crow, skull diagram, silver poison bottle, and a red bowl full of assorted candy.
October 31, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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I finally have my Halloween tree done. Happy Halloween everyone!
Christmas tree with wrapped with orange ribbon, white lights and Halloween ornaments. Christmas tree lit up with white lights, wrapped with orange ribbon, and Halloween ornaments.
October 27, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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Beautiful! Thanks for sharing how stunning our State of Maine is right now with everyone.
kejames.bsky.social Karen James @kejames.bsky.social · Oct 20
Join me as I approach the summit of Connor’s Nubble in Acadia NP at peak fall foliage (1 min video).
October 20, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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Seemed like a good day for some baking. Here is an apple pie made with Maine Cortlands.
Golden brown double crust apple pie with fluted sdges.
October 11, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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Jeremy Frey a Passamaquoddy basketmaker from Maine has been named a MacArthur Fellow for 2025. It's an amazing achievement. His baskets show his artistic skill and have unrivaled beauty. Congratulations. www.macfound.org/fellows/clas...
Tall woven multicolor basket made with finely woven ash by Maine Passamaquoddy basketmaker, Jeremy Frey. Tall rounded multicolor finely woven ash basket with cover by Passamaquoddy basketmaker Jeremy Frey.
October 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM