January 2005

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Features 40 The Portland Conundrum In this special issue of Down East, the editors take a fresh look at what makes the Forest City tick. It's certainly a good-looking little city, and it's so young at heart you just know it must have the devil in it. But is it really the best part of Maine? 42 Chitwood's

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Down East Blogs
The Blackfly Survival Guide
Maine Vacation Ideas and Best Places to Visit
Maine Restaurants, Recipes, and Food News
May

Our New Books
	Moxie: Maine in a Bottle \| The compendium of all things Moxie!
	Biking Mount Desert Island \| An in-depth look at 18 of the island’s finest loop routes.
	Interventions \| Four individually bound stories presented in a lovely slipcase.
	Hiking Mount Desert Island \| Long on information, but small enough to be tucked into a day pack, this pocket guide is the perfect companion for a trip to Acadia.