by Ruth Leubecker

From Costa Rica to Gray and all points in between, Christi Holmes has remained a Machias girl, born and bred.

“Growing up Downeast, there was never much to do, so it seemed like a natural progression,” explains Holmes of her innate propensity for all things outdoors. “After college I wanted to understand and see where my food came from, so I suppose that became part of (my interest in) hunting and fishing.”