Features
Forget the mall, some of the most interesting stores in Maine are located in places you might not expect. Here are ten shops not to miss. Image subjects: interior of quilt shop L'Antiquaire inside the Well Tempered Kitchen inside Downshire House Clocks & Barometers and Freeport Knife Co. inside the Harbor
On her ancestral farmstead in Kezar Falls, Rhonda Wedgewood and Rick Sanborn cultivate a colorful assortment of plants. Image subjects: garden Rhonda Wedgewood and Rick Sanborn garden pond garden path garden and distant views. bird house Location: Kezar Falls
- Photography by: Kevin Shields
Who would expect to find grand opera in Portland in July? Image subjects: opera on stage Bruce Hangen, director of Portland Opera Repertory Theatre Location: Portland
- Photography by: Martha Mickles
Thousands of motorists pass within a few miles of this amazing body of water each day without having a clue that it even exists. Image subjects: view of Bay from shore at sunset boat tied to dock along bay. map of area around Merrymeeting Bay flowers Bay shoreline Location: Bath Bowdoinham Brunswick
- Photography by: Sara Gray
Where in Maine is this summer resort? Image subjects: where in Maine - resort on lake Location: Naples
- Photography by: Dean Abramson
Although Rock Caivano drastically downsized their plans for a place on Mount Desert, he still gave them a spacious house. Image subjects: exterior of shingle house with many windows - contemporary open living area of new home foyer or new home living room of new home exterior view of rear of home kitchen
- Photography by: Greg Morley
On one of the loveliest summer days imaginable, it seemed impossible that the village of Brooks could lose five of the nicest kids who ever grew up there. Image subjects: display of momentos photo of display Location: Brooks
- By: Benjamin Magro
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- Photography by: Chris Van Dusen
With a naturalist's eye and an artist's sensitivity, Wendy Turner explores the beauty of the Atlantic shore. Image subjects: photo of Wendy Turner photo of painting by Turner photo of painting by Turner photo of painting by Turner photo of painting by Turner Location: Kittery Point
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
Camp owners on every Maine lake and pond are organizing to ward off the introduction of the highly invasive plant into their waters. Image subjects: pleasure boat being launched into a lake Location: Cushman Pond
On a quiet cove off the beaten path, the East Wind Inn has been offering cozy rooms, pleasant meals, and a taste of tranquillity. Location: Tenants Harbor
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
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Casco Bay has several bottle-tight havens that few sailors visit. Location: Casco Bay
There's a great sense of accomplishment with you complete your first offshore passage. Location: Camden
MacMahan Island became the first Maine community to use a desalination plant. Location: MacMahan Island
Lewiston-Auburn Arts remains master of its own (website) domain. Location: Lewiston - Auburn
Recent Coca-Cola ad showing surfers at a Maine (California) beach.
The title to Maine is finally where it belongs. The 1678 deed to land between the Piscataqua and Kennebec rivers found in attic 50 years ago. Location: Kittery
Driving tips for folks from away. Image subjects: downtown street at night
- Photography by: Michele Stapleton
Census 2000 has revealed a few surprises about the Pine Tree State - some pleasant, some not.
Comment on tennis balls shown in photo titled "Lawn Tennis, Anyone?".
Photo recognized as Lobster Cove on Monhegan. Location: Monhegan Island
Stephen King has changed the way the world sees the Pine Tree State. Books reviewed: "Stephen King Country" by George Beahm and Stephen King's book 'On Writing'.
From moose to museums, there are "trails" to interest everyone in Maine. These where-to-see and what-to-do lists include: lighthouses, golf courses, microbreweries, gardens and arboretums, beaches, art and art museums, biking, hiking, diners, drive-in movies, ice cream places, railroad museums, best
Books reviewed: 'End Over End' by Kate Kennedy; 'The Granite Landscape: A Natural History of America's Mountain Domes, from Acadia to Yosemite' by Tom Wessels and 'The Guide to Sea Kayaking in Maine: The Best Day Trips and Tours from Casco Bay to Machias' by Shelley Johnson and Vaughan Smith.
What's more important - subsidizing a public ice rink or all-day kindergarten? Casco Bay Weekly, Portland Location: Portland
Maine Audubon will sponsor a boat tour out of Portland Harbor in search of beaks and fins. Location: Portland
The fear of foot-and-mouth disease has meant closing Smiling Hill Farm to the public this year. Portland Press Herald
Ellsworth is often held up to the rest of the state as an example of uncontrolled development. Ellsworth American. Location: Ellsworth
Faced with more restrictions and exploding costs, some insurers simply left the state. Sun Journal, Lewiston.
Revisiting Maine's term limits law. -Courrier-Gazette, Rockland
Maine Interfaith Power and Light, a nonprofit organization, is committed to improving the environment. Times Record, Brunswick.
Muntable is a medieval town near the New Hampshire border-at least in July it is.
An avid outdoorsman reluctantly argues the need for some kind of wilderness preserve. Image subjects: cutting tree with mechanized tree harvester
- Photography by: Douglas Merriam
I didn't really mean to do it. Location: Greenville
In less than a year; this Rockland restaurant has become a nationally recognized sensation. Image subjects: Owners inside Primo Restaurant Location: Rockland
Maine sparkles this month with garden tours, outdoor concerts, festivals and, of course, fireworks. Image subjects: Canoe along river
- Photography by: Kevin Shields
Taking in the sights and scents of provate Maine gardens has become a summer tradition across the state.
Women's garden party in 1910 Bangor. Location: Bangor
