Features
Only in Maine can you thrill to the sight of half a dozen turbocharged lobster boats racing in Harpswell Sound. Location: Harpswell
- Photography by: Michele Stapleton
For thousands of vacationers and would-be residents, this fun and funky little town is the center of western Maine's lakes region, an area that's as much a state of mind as a particular locale. Image subjects: downtown Bridgton Kezar Lake sun through trees and fog map of Bridgton area downtown - main
- Photography by: Randy Ury
The most challenging single stretch on the entire 2,160-mile Appalachian Trail just happens to be in Maine. Image subjects: view of Mahoosuc Notch Appalachian Trail trail through boulders almost like a cave hikers confronting the Notch hikers confronting the Notch hikers confronting the Notch hikers
- Photography by: Marcy Monkman
The only way to find out if any of these widely touted videotapes about the Pine Tree State is worth watching - or buying is to sit down and watch them all. Some are reviewed here. Image subjects: pile of vidoe tape boxes on table top
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
Who would believe that the prettiest new walk in midcoast Maine is located in Rockland? Image subjects: shore path along harbor Location: Rockland
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
Going on a moose safari in the Moosehead Lake region. Image subjects: Moose in water floating in camo covered float tubes to see moose Location: Greenville Moosehead Lake Area
At the Marrett House, everything has been preserved exacttly as it was left by the family who lived there for 150 years. Image subjects: Front of the Marrett House barn and flower gardens at the Marrett House looking out bedroom window at the flower gardens below interior view of the Marrett House interior
- Photography by: Sandy Agrafiotis
It's not just the doorknobs that are beauriful at the Danforth. The decor, the service, and the atmosphere all make it one of Portland's most discreet pleasures. Image subjects: The Danforth Hotel - glass doorknob The Danforth Hotel - bedroom and fireplaced The Danforth Hotel - front door and hallway
For the fifty gifted young musicians accepted each year at the Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival, the biggest lesson is learning to play well with others. Image subjects: Music students at Kneisel Hall Music students at Kneisel Hall Music students at Kneisel Hall Music students at Kneisel Hall Music
- Photography by: Greg Morley
Here's your summer forecast, accurate and dependable - maybe. Image subjects: summer tourists enjoying Maine's coast
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The word "stage" has a nautical history.
The Carousel Marina adds a restaurant this spring.
As a result of September 11, the Coast Guard will increase its patrols in Portland's harbor. Location: Portland
They don't call Maine the nation's attic for nothing. Location: Camden
It's not every white perch that leaves officials red-faced. Location: Messalonskee Lake
Calais is about to break one of its closest bonds with Canada. Location: Calais
The old story never did pass the straight-faced test. The sinking of the USS Eagle 56 subchaser was from a torpedo, not mechanical failure.
Needed: one very large skyhook. Location: Great Duck Island
List of facts and information about Baxter State Park.
A Mainer by any other name sometimes just sounds foolish.
Opening day will be very different this year.
Information on Governor Baxter's pet dog cemetery on Mackworth Island. Location: Mackworth Island
Pleasure of watching an otter play on the ice along the banks of the Sebec River near Milo.
Article on nursing shortage failed to mention the Maine Technical College System's lead in the health care taskforce.
A new Maine history is more likely to put folks to sleep than illuminate the state's heritage.
Books reviewed include: Pineland's Past: The First One "Hundred Years" by Richard S. Kimball, "Other Stories from Down East" by Marshall Dodge and Robert Bryan, "Wreck the Halls" by Sarah Graves, and "Angel Gabriel: The Elusive English Galleon" by Warren Riess.
Maine's widespread state parks are bargains for everyone. Image subjects: Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park - view of rocky coastline
- Photography by: Sara Gray
Ski free at Sunday River on Ski Free Days.
Ellsworth American: Public survey identifies growth management as top concern. Support grows for bypass to downtown.
Kennebec Journal: Stanley Gerzofsky wants the state to delay demolition of the prison. Location: Thomaston
Times Record: Support grows to preserve Merrucoonegan Farm as well as other wildlife habitat in the Midcoast area. Location: Harpswell
Scarborough, Maines largest city, is also home to Scarborough Marsh, Maines largest marsh. Location: Scarborough
That's what passengers on the new Downeaster are telling their friends - and for many good reasons. Image subjects: map of train's route from Boston to Portland
- Photography by: Clover McAllister
Maine Sunday Telegram: Security needs to be weighed against public accessibility.
Portland Press Herald: The Maine Turnpike Authority plans to use pace cars to slow the traffic in construction zones.
Less than twenty years ago, baseball, real baseball, reigned in the beachside resort. Location: Old Orchard Beach
Open year-around now, this Prouts Neck landmark offers meals to remember. Image subjects: inside the Black Point Inn dining room Location: Prouts Neck
- Photography by: Randy Ury
Festivals and performances make the warm months lively. Image subjects: view of church from harbor during windjammer days
- Photography by: Kevin Shields
Early postcard view of the Louisburg Hotel in Bar Harbor. Location: Bar Harbor
