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The sin of purple loosestrife is that it grows too well. Image subjects: photo of painting of purple loostrife
- Photography by: Kevin Shields
Mainer's tend for forget there's a new ship in Castine proudly bearing the state's name on her bow. Image subjects: State of Maine moored in Castine harbor. engine room of State of Maine State of Maine view from inside the bridge of the State of Maine state room aboard the State of Maine. Location: Castine
- Photography by: Brian Vanden Brink
Oversized windows and plenty of them make this modest house in southern Maine seem as big as the salt marsh it overlooks. Image subjects: Great room looking out to marsh view of house exterior view from kitchen to great room bedroom Location: Kennebunkport
- Photography by: Sandy Agrafiotis
Almost twenty-five years after the death of one of Maine's most colorful and most human artists, his work is still as popular as ever. Image subjects: Blackie Langlais sculpture Langlais at work Langlais in front of horse sculpture sculpture of dog and hippo Location: Cushing
When twelve-year-old Donn Fendler set out to scale Katahdin in the summer of '39, he didn't realize the climb would change his life. Image subjects: Donn Fendler at age 12. Location: Mt. Katahdin
The waters off Maine's easternmost city offer some of the finest SCUBA diving in the hemisphere. Image subjects: underwater - spiny urchins and mussels on sea floor winged sea star on sea floor sea raven on sea floor sea peaches and urchin smooth star fish sea anemones Location: Passamaquoddy Bay Calais
- Photography by: Jerry Shine
Since the days of silent movies, Hollywood has had an infatuation with the Pine Tree State. Most movies made in Maine were forgettable, but a few were worthwhile. Some of the best movies about Maine were actually filmed elsewhere.
He is the son of the late governor, but is best known along the Appalachian Trail simply as " The Ferryman". Image subjects: Steve Longley on river in his canoe. hikers on trail at river's edge Steve Longley with passangers in canoe loading hiker and gear into canoe. Location: Caratunk
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
Maine's outermost island basks in a midsummeer utterly free of hoopla and hype. Image subjects: Matinicus Harbor from the air community church waterfront - town dock or pier island home with red roof coastline - rocks, surf and trees home with water looking out to sea lobster boat underway Location:
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
It took twenty years and tons of topsoil, but Chuck Richards has finally succeeded in turning his 2 1/2 acres of granite ledge into a place of enchantment. Image subjects: garden path-from phlox to tall yellow ligularia. garden-astilbe house and garden garden moss path through woods and rocks clumbs
- Photography by: Kevin Shields
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The U.S. Coast Guard gives up trying to stop idle chatter on VHF 16.
Youngsters who might otherwise be in trouble are finding useful alternatives in boating. Location: Portland
Jim Carrier writes about storms at sea in The Ship and the Storm.
In all sorts of ways, Lewiston-Auburn really does exist. Location: Lewiston Auburn
Augusta faces a gray - haired brain drain.
A salute to an old soldier, at last. Location: Brunswick
Starting a fire with a battery and steel wool. Image subjects: starting a fire with battery and steel wool
These self-styled frontiersmen eschew Big Macs. Image subjects: moose in frontier garb
- Photography by: Michael Ricci
For one dairy farm, the local boom has been a boon. Location: York County
In some circles, they're just called coffee tables.
Too many Maine work sites are crash sites.
A major change shakes up the paper industry, many Mainers are wondering if it has a future here. Maine hasn't seen a new paper mill built here in twenty years. Image subjects: pulb wood stacked. Location: North Woods
- Photography by: Douglas Merriam
Childhood memories of visiting Montville. Location: Montville
Bicolor, the adopted puffin. Location: Machias Seal Island
Remembering a trip to Monhegan Island. Location: Monhegan
Remembering a childhood at Cozy Harbor. Location: Cozy Harbor Boothbay
- By: Cheryl Rindaldi Allen
Down East editors have put together a Best of Maine list unlike any other - a compilation of places to go and things to do in the Pine Tree State. Finding a parking place is sometimes more difficult than getting there. Here are some parking ideas. Location: York Ogunquit Kennebunk
Down East editors have put together a Best of Maine list unlike any other - a compilation of places to go and things to do in the Pine Tree State. Why hire a Registered Maine Guide when there are so many fine guide books. Here are some good ones.
Down East editors have put together a Best of Maine list unlike any other - a compilation of places to go and things to do in the Pine Tree State. Maine is well knnown for spectacular scenery. Here are some stand-out sites.
Down East editors have put together a Best of Maine list unlike any other - a compilation of places to go and things to do in the Pine Tree State. List of interesting historic monuments.
A provocative new book argues that historic preservation is a process, not an event.
Down East editors have put together a Best of Maine list unlike any other - a compilation of places to go and things to do in the Pine Tree State. Want a bird's-eye view of some of Maine's picturesque scenery? Try one of these air charter services for some flight-seeing.
Down East editors have put together a Best of Maine list unlike any other - a compilation of places to go and things to do in the Pine Tree State. While June and July may be peak season for home flower gardening, August is just right for one of these public gardens.
Down East editors have put together a Best of Maine list unlike any other - a compilation of places to go and things to do in the Pine Tree State. Here are five fishing spots that are worth a cast.
Down East editors have put together a Best of Maine list unlike any other - a compilation of places to go and things to do in the Pine Tree State. Good eating doesn't have to cost a lot. Try one of these spots for cheap eats.
Down East editors have put together a Best of Maine list unlike any other - a compilation of places to go and things to do in the Pine Tree State. Among Maine's many museums, these stand out for their collection of oddities.
Down East editors have put together a Best of Maine list unlike any other - a compilation of places to go and things to do in the Pine Tree State. If you like history, why don't you look into taking an historic walk. Here are some ideas.
Down East editors have put together a Best of Maine list unlike any other - a compilation of places to go and things to do in the Pine Tree State. Here is a list of some of Maine's best beaches.
Down East editors have put together a Best of Maine list unlike any other - a compilation of places to go and things to do in the Pine Tree State. Here are seven scenic drives worth considering.
Down East editors have put together a Best of Maine list unlike any other - a compilation of places to go and things to do in the Pine Tree State. What to do on a rainy day in Maine? Here are some ideas. Image subjects: individual with a wetsuit hitting the waves
- Photography by: Michele Stapleton
Down East editors have put together a Best of Maine list unlike any other - a compilation of places to go and things to do in the Pine Tree State. Some ideas for those who want to eat their lobster al fresco.
Down East editors have put together a Best of Maine list unlike any other - a compilation of places to go and things to do in the Pine Tree State. Maine's urban centers offer some wonderful green spaces worth visiting.
Down East editors have put together a Best of Maine list unlike any other - a compilation of places to go and things to do in the Pine Tree State. See animals, prized animals and handwork items at one of these fairs.
Down East editors have put together a Best of Maine list unlike any other - a compilation of places to go and things to do in the Pine Tree State. Maine has all sorts of souvenirs. Here are some of the more unusual ones.
Down East editors have put together a Best of Maine list unlike any other - a compilation of places to go and things to do in the Pine Tree State. Ballooning offers not only a great way to view Maine scenery, but a neat expierence.
Down East editors have put together a Best of Maine list unlike any other - a compilation of places to go and things to do in the Pine Tree State. Maine isn't known for it's cityscapes, but that doesn't mean the state's population centers aren't pretty. Image subjects: view from Portland observatory
- Photography by: Brian Vanden Brink
Down East editors have put together a Best of Maine list unlike any other - a compilation of places to go and things to do in the Pine Tree State. Maine has been lucky with respect to its governors. This list may surprise you.
Down East editors have put together a Best of Maine list unlike any other - a compilation of places to go and things to do in the Pine Tree State. Maine must have thousands of campsites, but here are a few that stand out.
Books reviewed include: "New England Wildlife: Habitat, Natural History, and Distribution" by Richard M. DeGraff and Mariko Yamasaki; "Maine Handbook" by Kathleen M. Brandes; "The Sun Never Sets on Hancock Point: An Informal History" from the Hancock Historical Society; and "Gardens Maine Style" by Rebecca
Down East editors have put together a Best of Maine list unlike any other - a compilation of places to go and things to do in the Pine Tree State. Maine excels when it comes to finding fun for free. Image subjects: canoeing in Baxter State Park with Mt. Katahdin Location: Castine Baxter State Park Augusta
- Photography by: Kevin Shields
Beth's farm stand is worth a visit. Location: Warren
Journal Tribune: State schools seem to be offering too little medicine for the state's hospitals resulting in a shortage of registered nurses.
Tidal Trails will take you birdwatching, through Pembrooke's reversing falls, whale-watching or on numerous other unusual trips near Eastport. Location: Eastport Pembroke
Kennebec Journal: New Hampshire loses it's claim to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
Bangor Daily News: Maine libraries are caught up in a flurry of expansion and improvement.
A mighty horse chestnut in Warren withstood its first serious threat seventy years ago. Today, this tree is threatened by the MDOT. Location: Warren
An easily overlooked landmark in the center of town offers an exceptional dining experience. Image subjects: Tom Shupe and Mathew Price in restaurant Location: Ogunquit
- Photography by: Randy Ury
August 2001 calendar of events.
A family poses for the camera with their boat in 1890. Location: Yarmouth
