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Annie Means

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  • Writer, Cinematographer, and Photographer, Freelance
  • Filmmaker and Editor, Capi Movie
  • Contributor, Future Tides
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As seen in: Future Tides, Issuu, Food Tank, EIN Presswire, Power And Motoryacht, Oceanographic Magazine, Passagemaker, Sail Magazine, Practical Boat Owner, Journal of the San Juan Islands, Islands' Sounder and

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Annie Means’s Biography

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Annie Means is a Pacific Northwest-based writer, photographer, and storyteller. She spent 2023 and 2024 traveling the globe as part of her Thomas J. Watson Fellowship, during which she explored and reported on women's leadership in the international blue economy and maritime sector. In 2024, she was honored as the runner-up for the prestigious Yachting Journalists' Association's Young Journalist of the Year Award, and was shortlisted for the same award in 2025. Annie is passionate about sharing…

Annie Means’s Journalist Portfolio

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Castine Film Festival announces lineup

Castine Film Festival announces lineup

Community and connection are among this year's themes at the Castine Film Festival

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Tilth & Timber finds community in Castine

Tilth & Timber finds community in Castine

This tiny farm has a big local impact.

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Kids learn business skills through young entrepreneurs market

Kids learn business skills through young entrepreneurs market

Expanded to five markets this season, young local entrepreneurs sell their wares, sock away money, and give b…

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Antiques show finds its new "forever home" in Castine

Antiques show finds its new "forever home" in Castine

Down East Art & Antiques Show opens Aug. 12 at new location, showcasing 1,000 objects from dozens of dealers.

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Agroecology Pays Off: Report Highlights Major Gains for Burkina Faso Farmers

Agroecology Pays Off: Report Highlights Major Gains for Burkina Faso Farmers

A report reveals agroecology in Burkina Faso is leading to major gains in crop yields, farmer incomes, and re…

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CHS hosts beloved House and Garden Tour

CHS hosts beloved House and Garden Tour

The celebrated event is held every four years in Castine, drawing hundreds.

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Articles

Tilth & Timber finds community in Castine

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| The Rising Tide
Aug 17 Written By John Boit Tiny farm has big local impact A double rainbow over Tilth & Timber in Castine. Photos courtesy of Tilth and Timber. Aug. 17, 2026 By Annie Means CASTINE—When Troy and Cindy Dickens started Tilth & Timber, a 1.5-acre farm in Castine, they knew it would be hard but rewarding work. “You know you’re not going to get rich starting a small farm,” Troy said. Though that may be true, since starting their farm in Castine, the Dickenses are certainly wealthy in community.
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Kids learn business skills through young entrepreneurs market

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| The Rising Tide
Aug 10 Written By John Boit Expanded to five markets this season, young local entrepreneurs sell their wares, sock away money, and give back to charities Kier Carmichael, 10, has made $500 selling lemonade and popcorn. Photo by Annie Means. Aug. 10, 2026 By Annie Means On a rainy Saturday morning, Maine’s Young Entrepreneur Market held its fourth farmer’s market of the year at Castine’s Emerson Hall.
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Antiques show finds its new ‘forever home’ in Castine

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| The Rising Tide
news Aug 5 Written By John Boit Down East Art & Antiques Show opens Aug. 12 at new location, showcasing 1,000 objects from dozens of dealers The show offers three full days of art and antiques. Photo courtesy of Laura Carrigan. Aug. 5, 2026 By Annie Means For three days next week, distinguished design agencies, antique retailers, and art exhibitors will descend on the town of Castine to showcase English, European, and American antiques.
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How is social media changing news?

Attention spans are dwindling, and news content is following suit. Today, everything must be punchier, more concise—yet still retain its integrity.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Google Docs

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

You'll find me on the water or in the mountains.

Awards

Runner Up | Yachting Journalist Association's Young Journalist of the Year

2024 - Marine Journalism

The Yachting Journalists' Association's Young Journalist of the Year Award celebrates excellence in marine journalism among emerging maritime writers and photographers under the age of 30.

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Short List | 2025 Yachting Journalist Association's Young Journalist of the Year Award.

2025 - Marine Journalism

The five shortlisted nominees represent excellence in marine media across articles, photography, and video. Established by the Yachting Journalist Association in 2021 to support emerging marine journalists, the award recognizes talented professionals and aspiring journalists aged 30 or under working in the industry.

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