From our Archives June 1984
From “On Damariscotta Lake,” in the June 1984 issue. 33 years later, families still take to the water to fish, paddle, or simply splash with the kids.
Among the Puffins
From windswept islands in a warming Gulf of Maine, photographer Derrick Z. Jackson documents Maine’s puffin colonies in intimate, dazzling detail.
Resetting Sails
Each Sea Bags sail trade preserves memories, authenticity, and the environment.
Oyster Sauce Recipes
We spent the evening talking aquaculture and eating the freshest, most delicious oysters you can find while the sun set over the Camden Hills.
Forward to the Past
A Perry couple is putting antique houses back together — starting with their own.
The Great Maine Scavenger Hunt
Landmarks
A stop-by-stop road map to everything the Pine Tree State has to offer when the sun is shining. Join us on the hunt for the best Maine summer ever.
Our Favorite Letter
Each month, Down East editors select our favorite response to “Where in Maine?” Here is our favorite letter from April.
World’s Best Lobster Roll Semi-Finalists
We had dozens of chefs, restaurants, food trucks, and vendors from all over Maine and the country enter the World’s Best Lobster Roll competition. Here are the semi-finalists who will compete at this summer’s Down East Lobster Roll Festival.
The Great Maine Scavenger Hunt
Family
A stop-by-stop road map to everything the Pine Tree State has to offer when the sun is shining, Join us on the hunt for the best Maine summer ever.
Down East Photo Caption Contest
Caption this photo from our June 2017 issue. We’ll choose our favorite and send the winner a 2018 Down East wall calendar and a one-year digital subscription.
All Roads Music Festival
On Saturday, May 20, over 30 music artists from across Maine will join together to present their work in venues across Belfast which provides a scenic backdrop for the event in a community that embraces art & culture.
Down East Food Cruise
“Captain J. R. and I found ourselves out on North Haven a month ago and decided to pay our friend Adam Campbell of North Haven Oyster Co. a visit.” — Captain Noah, Schooner Taber