Mela Jones re-imagines her Desert of Maine.

By Judson Vail

When the large swath of sand dunes in Freeport known as the Desert of Maine went up for sale in 2018, Mela Jones was immediately interested. For one, she was living next door and didn’t want to see the sleepy campground turn into a development. But she also recognized the unique value and potential of the historic land that has seen many iterations over the centuries—from Wabanaki territory to Civil War-era homestead to roadside tourist attraction.

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