Features
Sears Island Today
In the thirty years Maine has spend debating its future, this offshore isle has only become more wild. Image subjects: shoreline in fall rocky ledge at water’s edge coastline fields and water in distance sunset over the water salt marshes Location: Sears Island, Searsport
The Salty Port of Cape Porpoise
It’s not by mere chance that this harbor village remains the most unspoiled in southern Maine. Image subjects: village of Cape Porpoise unloading load of fish from boat lobsterman at the bait barrels ringing the bell Atlantic Hall lobster restaurant dingey dock Location: Cape Porpoise
Gleeful Moments
A tiny park and the way people use it all day long are heartening evidence that Mainers often get it right. Image subjects: Walkers Park. Child playing near harbor
Why Camden?
How come the giant Rite-Aid chain chose to build a showplace drugstore in this upscale little resort town on the Penobscot Bay? Image subjects: various Rite-Aid store designs various Rite-Aid store designs new Camden Rite-Aid store Location: Camden
The Girl in the Broad-Brimmed Hat
An aristocrat by birth and a doer by nature, Mildred Burrage grew up to become the scrappiest champion of Maine history and arts in this century. Location: Wiscasset
Amid Wind And Water
The Maine that John Marin portrayed is always alive and in motion. Image subjects: Painting “Autumn On The Road “by John Marin Painting “From Seeing Cape Split” by John Marin John Marin in 1948 Painting “Sea Piece No. 2” by John Marin Painting “White Waves on Sand” by John Marin painting by John Marin
Voices of the Appalachian Trail
Entries in a trailside logbook capture the spirit of the epic hike. Image subjects: trail in woods
Departments
Marine Painter
Maine artist’s historic marine watercolors are presented in a new book titled “Passage East”.
Do-it-Yourself
Larry Cilley and family plan to live aboard their Alden sloop “Elf”.
Choice Rentals
Want to rent a boat on Islesboro or Lincolnville Beach – see Logical Choice Boat Rental. Location: Islesboro & Lincolnville Beach
A Passion for Maine
“Passions” a new TV drama, is sited in the fictional town of Harmony, Maine.
Tough Trees
Maine has the largest stand of European linden trees in New England.
Blooming Good Idea
Angus King stopped to see what the fuss was about and ended up helping the twins hand out roses. Location: Farmingdale
Mainers and Marijuana
This fall’s vote on medical marijuana will also gauge Maine’s attitude on the wacky weed. Image subjects: State officials removing marijuana plants from field
Angel Falls Revisited
Offers better driving directions to Angel Falls. Location: Angel Falls
A Magic Summer
A reissued novel recalls what happened in 1914 when a German liner snuck into Bar Harbor. Location: Bar Harbor
Briefly Noted
Books reviewed here include: “Against the Tide: The Fate of the New England Fisherman” by Richard Adams Carey, “Triple Witch” by Sarah Graves, and “Exploring the Appalachian Trail: Hikes in Northern New England”.
Fall Into a Book
Nifty little bookstores abound in Maine, ideal for stocking up on winter reading. Image subjects: Betts Bookstore
Health Care Disaster
Bangor Daily News: Congress has changed the home health care plan so that it will cost more and deliver less.
Take A Hike
For more adventuresome leaf-peepers, a walk in the woods can be the ultimate foliage trip. Image subjects: view from Great Head Trail
Maine’s Color Show
The autumn spectacular begins in the north and moves south as the season deepens. Here is a calendar showing the peak foliage dates for past years.
Scenic Byways
Even though the state has designated certain highways as “scenic”, there are plenty of others that are showy come fall. Image subjects: highway through fall foliage
Edwards Dam Lessons
Kennebec Journal: With over 75,000 dams over five feet high, there are many to consider for removal.
Autumn Highlights
Events of every kind fill the fall calendar around the state.
Fair Secret
Avoid the traffic by trying alternate routes to the Common Ground Country Fair.
Fun Field Trips
Come autumn all sorts of opportunities for learning are open to Mainers. Image subjects: hiker taking photo of foliage in Grafton Notch State Park
For More Information
Chambers of commerce throughout Maine are happy to provide more details on local lodging, dining, and recreation opportunities.
An Island of Your Own
Locals like to stroll around Clark Island though visitors may find the old stone quarries the most interesting. Location: Clark Island
Inspired Preservation
Times Record: The Topsham selectmen deserve credit for saving the Great Bowdoin Mill from the wrecking ball. Location: Topsham
Exploring Maine in Autumn
Hints and tips for getting the most out of foliage season.
Bear Flap
Just the idea of camping in the wilds of Baxter had my Japanese companions nervous.
Cook’s Lobster House
This wildly popular Bailey island landmark keeps growing – for several good reasons. Image subjects: Joannie and Curt Parent standing inside Cook’s Lobster House Location: Bailey Island
Adam and Eve
This 1916 photo was not your typical studio portrait.