This River is Rated R

The Saco is the second-most-popular river in the eastern U.S., visited by thousands of paddlers a weekend. But how do you police a 134-mile-long floating party?

By Abby Zimet, Photography by Dean Abramson

Beyond Popham

After four centuries, Phippsburg -- home to the first English settlement in New England -- is finally being pulled into the present.

By Colin Woodard, Photography by Michele Stapleton

The Patient Gardeners

Growing clematis is a waiting game, say the owners of Hummingbird Farm in Turner.

By Rebecca Martin Evarts, Photography by Peggy McKenna

Mary's Maine

Why are Mary Bourke's bright and summery paintings so popular? Because they remind us of our own family vacations.

By Sara Donnelly, Photography by Benjamin Magro

Lakeside Living

Delightful details and a moderate dose of Maine camp style keep this waterfront home in Bridgton comfortable and honest to its roots.

By Joshua F. Moore, Photography by Brian Vanden Brink

Backwoods Blast

For one weekend every July, the logging roads of western Maine turn into a grand prix, much to the delight of local spectators. But be prepared: this is most definitely not NASCAR.

By Joshua F. Moore, Photography by Jeff Scher

Fine & Dandy

The Gym Dandies Children's Circus teaches Scarborough kids perseverance, balance, and how to ride a six-foot unicycle.

By Michaela Cavallaro, Photography by Chris Becker

Your Own Private Island

Owning a Maine island is the stuff of dreams, but is being master of your domain all it's cracked up to be?

By Virginia Wright

Editor's Note

By Paul Doiron

Starting Over

Beloved Portland chef Abby Harmon and partner Lisa Vaccaro hit a home run at Caiola's.

Grand Lake Dream

A Modest Proposal for Portland

Maine's largest city should keep replacing its creepy open spaces with condos.

By Agnes Bushell

July

Table of Contents

Westphal's Downfall

Editorial opinions from across the state

Storm Over Katahdin Lake

Expanding Baxter State Park was supposed to be a slam dunk.

By Jeff Clark

Hail to the Queen

One of Maine's biggest industries hatched a popular summer festival back in the 1940s.

By Joshua F. Moore

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