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Eye Witness

From small-town beginnings in Maine, Samantha Appleton has become one of the world’s foremost crisis photographers.

By Edgar Allen Beem

25 Things Every Mainer Should Know

We admit it. We dozed a bit through Civics class. For those who did likewise we offer this brush-up on essential knowledge about the Pine Tree State.

By Colin Woodard

Sea Glass Creation

A new book celebrates the beachcombers who turn ocean-tossed bits of glass and pottery into works of art.

By C.S. Lambert

Bert and I at Fifty

A Down East humor classic celebrates its golden anniversary.

By Edgar Allen Beem

A Very Crafty Town

Spend a day in Bowdoinham, and you might think you've wandered into Maine's creative epicenter.

By Edgar Allen Beem

Comments on Where in Maine, November 2008

What's So Funny About Maine?

If you want laughs, you’ve come to the right place. Maine has developed a distinctive brand of humor that’s as much a part of the state’s identity as Bean boots and lobster bibs.

By Rob Sneddon

Maine Humor

Editor in Chief Paul Doiron takes a look at two legends of Maine humor.

By Paul Doiron

Best Sellers, Low Season

Acclaimed authors descend on the midcoast each November for the Maine Literary Festival.

By Kristen Lindquist

Help for the Holidays

Cooking classes come to Stonewall Kitchen headquarters.

Buon Appetito in Bangor

Traditional Roman fare makes its way to Hammond Street.

By Kathleen Fleury

Tree Talk

A guide to the trees of Maine.

November Editors' Picks

Events not to miss in the month of November.

Letters to the Editor

Readers respond to "Where in Maine?" and other articles.

Forgotten Lives

A neglected family cemetery in Arrowsic has brought out my inner sleuth.

By Ken Textor

Musings from Maine

Down East's editors discuss Maine wolves, free muffins, Daggett Rock, and more.

The Maine Viewpoint

Editorial opinions from across the state.

House of Cards

What mischief has Seth Carey wrought?

By Jeff Clark

Painful Portrait

A surgery in Portland was a surprisingly messy affair more than a century ago.

By Joshua F. Moore

Recognize this snow-covered mountain?

This revered section of the Appalachian Trail looms large over the gold course below.