The Vanishing Wave of Neighborly Greetings | Portland News

A journalist stumbles upon a quirky, heartwarming tradition on a Maine island — the “island wave,” a simple gesture of connection that’s become a symbol of community. As he learns it’s part of a broader “Maine way” of greeting, he contrasts it with the growing silence and awkwardness in urban life, where strangers barely acknowledge each other. He shares his own survival tactics for navigating crowded sidewalks, from closed-lip smiles to playful standoffs, while wondering if civility is fading — or just changing — as generations shift and newcomers arrive. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2e3c5f92c03039f1