Features
Fifty Years on the Cutting Edge
After half a century in Rockport, the Center for Maine Contemporary Art is still discovering and showcasing new artists. Location: Rockport
- Photography by: Carol Miller
My Fourth of July Fiasco
Excerpt from Dave Morine’s book, “Vacationland”. Author Morine and his wife spend a less than enjoyable time in France.
- By: David Morine
- Photography by: Trevor Paul Roberson
Getting to Know Your Local Lobster
Absolutely everything you could want to know about Maine’s favorite crustacean
- Photography by: Richard Procopio
- and Jennifer Smith-Mayo
Secret Sanctuary
One of the prettiest and most kid-friendly preserves in Maine is hidden in plain sight in Falmouth. Location: Falmouth
- By: Paul Doiron
- Photography by: Sara Gray
Alone on an Island
Architect John Silverio designs a self-sufficient home for an island off Boothbay. Location: Boothbay
- By: James Schwartz
- Photography by: Brian Vanden Brink
Cover
- Photography by: Sara Gray
Where in Maine?
July’s Where in Maine? photo. Location: Mackerel Cove, Bailey’s Island
- Photography by: Kevin Shields
The Old Plummer Place
A 200 year old farmstead in Waterford, transformed into gardens with the rolling western mountains for background Location: Waterford
- By: Jane Lamb
- Photography by: Kevin Shields
No Second Act
Henry Strater, one of the most promising artists ever to study in Maine. A mainstay of the Ogunquit summer art colony, he later founded the Ogunquit Museum of American Art. Location: Ogunquit, Cape Neddick
- By: Edgar Allen Beem
- Photography by: Henry Strater
Departments
Unsinkable Boats
Howard Kirkpatrick knows that a new method of making powerboats is slowly taking hold of the market. Location: Bath
- By: Ken Textor
Funky Winds
A few words of wisdom on predicting hot spots and dead zones in the wind patterns.
- By: Ken Textor
Maine Newspaper Circulations
Skunk Patrol
- Photography by: Michael Ricci
Oh, That Air
- Photography by: Sara Gray
Spring Break
The Third Bridge
The Third Bridge across the Kennebec may ease current bottlenecks in summer traffic. Location: Augusta, Kennebec River
- By: Jeff Clark
- Photography by: Clover McAllister
Model Conservationist
Maine’s New Train
North Woods Saga
Neil Rolde’s new book explains why the fate of the North Woods is such a hot issue in Maine.
- By: Robert Kimber
Briefly Noted
One woman’s story of Life, love, and surviving a near fatal heart attack.
- By: Paul Doiron
Fishing News
Biddeford Journal Tribune article about the collapse of fishing in the Maritimes and a recent ruling to close more areas to fishing. Location: Gulf of Maine
The Maine Viewpoint
Portland Press Herald cartoon by Steve Meyers
- Photography by: Steve Meyers
Now Playing
This year’s silent film festival in Bucksport will feature the so-called North Woods movies from the depression era. Location: Bucksport
- By: Andrew Vietze
The Creature of Kezar Lake
Humorous recollection about a chivalrous young man’s scheme to protect some damsels in distress from a mythical Maine creature. Location: Kezar Lake
- By: Carol Taylor
Ever Been to a Public Supper?
Some of the best public suppers in the state. Location: Orland, Blue Hill
- By: Andrew Vietze
- Photography by: Brooke Dojny
July Highlights
July Calendar of Events