Hearths & Minds

Whatever its design, a fireplace is always the heart of a Maine home.

Richard Grant

Testing the Limits

A cliffside house in Harpswell blends into its setting even as it pushes the boundaries of modern Maine design.

Meadow Rue Merrill

The Tulip Treatment

In the fight against breast cancer in Maine, one woman proves that flowers can foster hope — and raise money — one pink tulip at a time.

Aurelia C. Scott

Maine's Unsung Clam

For seafood lovers who are willing to brave a winter beach — and do some digging — there are delicacies to be found that rival Maine's famous steamers.

Thomas Urquhart

A Maine Education

Secret sources of financial aid and why Chinese kids are flocking to Maine private schools.

Jeff Clark

Buried Treasures

Old bottles just may be Maine's most ubiquitous — and underappreciated — antiques.

Virginia Wright

7 Skills Every Mainer Should Have

Here are the seven most essential tasks that every Mainer should be able to do-- for safety reasons, to save money, and to get the most out of life here.

Andrew Vietze

Editor's Note

Paul Doiron contemplates the business behind Burt's Bees.

Paul Doiron

St. Paddy's in Portland

A night of Irish storytelling and some salty chips are featured in our monthly guide to enjoying life in the Pine Tree State.

Letters to the Editor

Readers respond to Where in Maine and other articles.

Ice Walk

What does it mean to spend an entire life in one place?

Elizabeth Tibbetts

Musings from Maine

Down East's editors discuss how to bring feng shui to the mudroom, heated town meetings, a saved Maine masterpiece, and more.

Instant Homes

Maine leads the country in modular homebuilding.

Joshua F. Moore

The Maine Viewpoint

Editorial opinions from across Maine.

Urban White Water

Paddling season came early to Auburn back in 1936.

Joshua F. Moore

Recognize this Snowy Scene in Southern Maine?

Think you recognize this snowy scene in southern Maine?

Photograph by Kevin Shields