Features
Once thought to be interlopers from Quebec, the Canada lynx is now known to be thriving in the Maine North Woods, even in heavily cut-over sections. Location:
- Photography by: Len Rue Jr
Antique quilts and their restoration. Location: York
- Photography by: Randy Ury
The McWilliams family incorporated ideas from all over the world when they built their dream home on Little Deer Isle. Location: Little Deer IsleChickadee Cove
- Photography by: Brian Vanden Brink
Master furniture maker, Lee Schuette likes to blend the historical design and detail with a modern flair. Location: Kittery Point
The Longfellow family presides over a huge complex of greenhouses. Location: Manchester
- Photography by: Kevin Shields
Jamie Oates work is set apart by his virtuosity with glazes and ceramic design. Location: Belfast
Tad Runge showcases a type of oriental rug long dismissed as inferior. Location: Yarmouth
- By: Rebecca Martin Evarts
- Photography by: Brian Vanden Brink
Departments
Along the Waterfront New Man in Rockland Along the Waterfront Hinckley Consolidates Calendar of Events March Highlights Cover Dining Down East Local 188, Portland Down East Bookshelf All Politics is Local Down East Bookshelf Briefly Noted Down East Traveler Let It Snow I Remember Unexpected Company Inside
Hinckley Company, boatbuilders is expanding their operation in Maine. Location: Southwest HarborTrenton
.Rockland's new harbormaster. Location: Rockland
Humorous comparison of the styles and preferences of our present and last governors.
A list of statistics on Maine maple trees and syrup.
An update on the whereabouts of some of Maine's former governors.
Portland , as well as other communities with harbors, is passing legislation limiting the docking of houseboats. Location: Portland
Soon Portland won't be the end of the line for Maine's commuter rail network. Location: Auburn
- Photography by: Kevin Shields
A program to stock doctor's offices and hospitals with a variety of children's books to be given out at patient visits.
- Photography by: Michael Ricci
The discards from century old granite works are being recycled into new countertops and other home building items. Location: FranklinDeer IsleJonesboro
Paying your traffic fines on line.
In several campaign races last November, the unprecedented barrage of attack ads seemed to backfire.
Park planner, John Kelly , gives corrected information on the changes occurring at the former Schoodic Naval Base . Location: Winter HarborGouldsboro
Reader's comments concerning Maine's coyote snaring program.
Reader's comments on the January 2003 issue regarding Maine in Ten Years.
.Brief reviews of three new books. Location: Stonington, Java Joe'sPortland Public Market Smiling Hill Farm
.A guide for snowshoers, skiers, and snowbirds of all kinds.
- Photography by: Kevin Shields
Bowdoin Professor and Pollster, Christian Potholm explains how the political game is played in Maine.
The decision to build health care facilities should not be determined by politics . York Independent article. Location: WellsYork County
Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association offers a number of educational courses throughout the year. Location: Unity
Maine's political leaders have quite a challenge ahead in providing a better health coverage system. Bangor Daily News article.
A group of like-minded folks in Lubec gets together once a week to walk and hike the many trails available in the area. Location: Lubec
Maine's Freedom of Access Act gives all citizens the right to view all government documents unless specifically prohibited. Brunswick Times Record article
Damaged roads and property from irresponsible ATV riders is causing much ado in parts of Maine. Biddeford Journal Tribune article.
Author's humorous recollections about meeting numerous Maine natives on a trip around the world. Location:
A delightful restaurant in Longfellow Square is also an interesting art gallery. Location: Portland
- Photography by: Kevin Shields
Concerts, Plays, maple sugaring ,and a big spring flower show top this month's schedule. Location:
Vintage photo of the stately manse formerly occupied by a physician in York Harbor. Location: York Harbor