Features
If you haven't been to Dover-Foxcroft, it's a shame because it is one of the prettiest towns in Maine. Image subjects: stately homes downtown home with leaves on ground old mill on Piscataquis River tree displaying fall colors Location: Dover-Foxcroft
- By: Terry Wieland
- and Frank Andrews
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
Nobody auctions off more hunting trophies than Jerry Giguere, of Windham. He's even sold a stuffed giraffe. Image subjects: Jerry Giguere auctioning off two deer head trophies a stuffed bear trohpy a stuffed beaver assistant holding up two knives view of various animal trophies to be sold Location: Windham
- By: Laura Conaway
- and Bill Baines
- Photography by: Tonee Harbert
That's what early photographs were called, and a remarkable show of Maine faces and places from 150 years ago explains why. Location: Portland
- By: Paul Doiron
- and Bill Buckley
The intrepid band of volunteers who fight fires in this town hasn't forgotten either the Great Fire of '47 or the American LaFrance pumper of '73 - which they built with their own hands. Image subjects: firemen fighting house fire the LaFrance pumper truck fireman Ed Wood at fire Duane Romano at coffee
- By: Paul Mann
- and Galen Winter
- Photography by: Michele Stapleton
Oakhurst Dairy has prospered by wrapping itself in the state flag - and insisting on a level of quality many Mainers say they can actually taste. Image subjects: bottling machinery Stan Bennett, Althea Allen and Bill Bennett Oakhurst dairy products Location: Portland
- By: Jeff Clark
- and Jacqueline Heriteau
- Photography by: Jeffrey Stevensen
This is one coastal town know for it's big houses. Image subjects: view of Thomaston from across the harbor Location: Thomaston
- Photography by: Dean Abramson
Every fall Susan Benson becomes one of the busiest people in Maine. She's the cheerful soul who tells the rest of the world how Maine's color show is progressing. Image subjects: Susan Benson - Maine leaf lady
- By: Chris Dorsey
- and Elizabeth Peavey
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
Departments
Along the Waterfront Joel White's Legacy Along the Waterfront Impossible Voyage Along the Waterfront Rockport Redux Along the Waterfront Atlantic Challenger Calendar of Events October Highlights Dining Down East Bella Cucina Down East Bookshelf Unlikely Celebrity Down East Bookshelf Briefly Noted Down
A six month sailing trip to the Caribbean the Nutt family plan to sail around the world.
The schooner "Avontuur" from Tortola and loaded with lumber from Surinam stops in Rockport. Location: Rockport
- By: James P. Brown
- and Ron Spomer
History of the vessel "Record" that was built in Norway and later bought by Jim Sharp to use to transport coal to off shore islands in the Penobscot. She now belongs to Rockland's Atlantic Challenge Foundation.
Bob Stephens, a long time deciple of Joel White, carries on with the design work at the Brooklin Boat Yard.
- By: James P. Brown
- and Joel Vance
Nobody know the bridge had been sold until it was seen going down the road on a truck. Image subjects: moose and other animals unable to cross the river Location: Harmony
- Photography by: Michael Ricci
Heather Blease didn't want to leave Maine so she started her own computer service company.
Mount Desert's free bus service is a great success. Location: Mount Desert
New fees to enter the North Woods have sparked a controversy over who is allowed in. Image subjects: dirt road in woods showing fall foliage Location: The North Woods
- By: Jeff Clark
- and Steven Dodd Hughes
- Photography by: Kevin Shields
August 'Where in Maine?' identified as the Desert of Maine in Freeport. Authors add interesting information about the place. Location: Freeport
- By: Barry G. Davis
- and Grace A. Parks
Maine's best-known swordfish captain never imagined she'd become famous just doing her job.
- By: John Falk
- and Jerry Fraiser
Books reviewed include: "Marine Life of the North Atlantic: Canada to New England" by Andrew J. Martinez, "Mollie Pier or The Underground Adventures of the Moosepath League" by Van Reid, "Moose: Giante of the Northern Forest" by Bill Silliker, Jr. and "Invisible Stranger: The Patten, Maine, Photographs
- By: David Brown
- and Paul Doiron
Here are more than two dozen reasons to get out and about this fall. Lists include where to find Maine's biggest trees, scenic highways and biways, and mountain tops for viewing the colors.
Portland Press Herald: Freeport has taken a step toward controlling sprawl, but until it enacts regulatory action, it means little. Location: Freeport
Bangor Daily News: Saving the Allagash Waterway will have to start by first defining exactly what it is.
Hiking through the Saco Heath bog just got easier with the addition of a mile-long boardwalk.
- By: Charles Waterman
- and Andrew Vietze
In addition to the food stands and restaurants, the Portland Public Market hosts a number of special events. Location: Portland
- By: Barry G. Davis
- and Andrew Vietze
Times Record: The organization,Parents Against Tired Truckers formed by two women from Lisbon Falls, has massed an amazing record of successes.
The unique configuration of pews in the Jackson church hardly gave anyone pause. Location: Jackson Corners
- By: Eileen Clarke
- and Steve Burt
Some of Portland's finest food is being served in an unlikely but easy-to-fine location. Image subjects: Jim Ledue at Bella Cucina restaurant Location: Portland
- By: Paul Doiron
- and Steven Dodd Hughes
Art shows, plays, and festivals welcome autumn to Maine - and New York.
1877 photo of the launching of the ship "Baring Brothers" in Thomaston. Location: Thomaston
- By: John Falk
- and Ellen MacDonald Ward
