Features
Wilder Within
Park Director Buzz Caverly’s master plan, “Wilder Within” has 6 major proposals for halting the degradation of the park. Location: Baxter State Park, Mount Katahdin
- By: Michaela Cavallaro
- Photography by: Richard Procopio
- Kevin Shields
- and Clover McAllister
The Maine Beyond My Stay
Veteran newspaperman, John Cole spells out the issues and trends that will likely confront the state of Maine after he is gone.
- By: John Cole
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
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Reinventing Maine’s Downtowns
The Main Street program works to re-engineer the economic makeup of outmoded business districts. Location: Bath, Camden, Portland, Old Port
- By: Wayne Curtis
- Photography by: Randy Ury
What Are the Odds?
Light-hearted illustration by Chris Van Dusen portrays the likelihood of various changes taking place in the next 10 years.
- Photography by: Chris Van Dusen
Maine in Ten Years
Governor Angus King predicts that Maine’s population in 10 years will be older, richer, better educated, more diverse, more tolerant, and still angry about taxes.
- By: Angus King
Looking Ahead
25 bold predictions by Maine’s best known swami, Tim Sample.
- By: Tim Sample
- Photography by: Steve Meyers
The Maine That Will Endure
Some shots of Maine’s natural beauty. Location: Lubec, Stonington, Georgetown, Winter Harbor
- Photography by: Sara Gray
- Kevin Shields
- and Thomas Mark Szelog
Departments
The Big Chill
North America could be facing another ice age.
Faces of Maine
Ten of Maine’s citizens respond to the interview question, “Will Maine Be Better in 10 Years for you and your Family?” Includes thumbnail photo of each individual.
- By: Peggy McKenna
- Photography by: Peggy McKenna
Back to the Future
A Harvard history professor predicts that rail and cruise ship travel will make big changes in Maine’s tourism scene.
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
Medical Tease
High Tech medicine is on the way, but can we pay for it?
Taxationland
Maine’s taxes and regulatory structure need revamping.
Island Paradox
Working class people have been driven off most Maine islands by soaring property prices as well as taxes and reduced lobster landings. Vinalhaven is a current exception. Location: Vinalhaven, Great Diamond Island, Long Island, Peaks Island
Invasion of the Boomers
Studies show that enormous changes are in store for Maine when the baby boomers begin to retire here in droves.
- By: Jeff Clark
McCloskey’s Maine
The present owner of Condon’s General Store in Buck’s Harbor tells us what it is like to be the trustee of this Maine icon. Location: Buck’s Harbor
- By: Katharine Cosenza Butler
Correction
A correction to Mr. Eastman’s letter to the editor printed in November 2003 issue Location: Sanford
- By: Harold Eastman
October’s Photograph
Reader identifies the October “Where in Maine?” as the water plant at the Little River Dam. Location: Belfast, Northport
- By: Flossie L. Smith
The Creative Class
Professor Florida believes that a core creative class will shape deep and profound shifts in the ways we work and play, as well as in our values and desires.
- By: Edgar Allen Beem
Becky’s Diner, Portland
Becky’s Diner has good food at a good price, no frills or phony charm. Location: Portland
- By: Agnes Bushell
- Photography by: David A. Rodgers