Features
Through a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the proudest house in Sanford has acquired a secure future. Location: Sanford
The village of Bucks Harbor, depicted in McCloskey's "One Morning in Maine" hasn't changed much in the last few decades. Location: Bucks Harbor Scott Island Brooksville
Amateur archaeologists are unearthing a new chapter in Maine history at the site of Fort St. George. Location: Popham Fort St. George
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
Yellow painted schoolhouse overlooking a valley. Location: Spragueville Presque Isle
- Photography by: Kevin Shields
Miniature horses are stealing their way into hearts and barns across the state of Maine. Location: Lebanon Buckfield
- Photography by: Sara Gray
Artist Sam Cady's studio is just a "dog walk" from Friendship's crusty little harbor. Location: Friendship
- Photography by: David Plakke
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- Photography by: Michele Stapleton
One of Maine's wealthiest suburbs, Cape Elizabeth is also a great place for sightseeing. Location: Cape Elizabeth Two Lights Portland Head Light
- Photography by: Michele Stapleton
Departments
Along the Waterfront The Smell of the Sea Along the Waterfront Best of the Coast Cover Dining Down East The Hartstone Inn Down East Bookshelf A Rough and Ready People Down East Bookshelf Briefly Noted Down East Trips Exploring Maine in Autumn Down East Trips A Maine Autumn Sampler Down East Trips Serene
In a recent survey of 5000 of its readers, Offshore Magazine found that Maine is rated number one in at least three categories of boating amenities. Location:
Cost saving measures in Washington have given mariners computer-generated voices delivering weather reports. Location:
Acadia National Park officials are attempting to grapple with the park's traffic problem. Location:
The invasive plant, purple loosestrife, may have met it's match in the Galerucella beetle. Location:
An old bachelor left a trust fund with the income to be paid to any local child whose parents would give him the middle name of Spurr. Location: Otisfield
Bruce Jalbert was looking for something to occupy his time when he picked up a box of toothpicks. Location: Bar Harbor
A white puffin has been spotted off the coast of Washington County. Location:
- Photography by: Jennifer Smith-Mayo
A list of memorable milestones in the 25 year history of the Cumberland County Civic Center. Location:
roadside vendors have long been a tradition in Maine. Location:
- Photography by: Michael Ricci
Humorous comparison of President Bush's two vacation homes. Location: Kennebunkport Crawford , Texas
All over Maine, pieces of the past peer out from faded signs and ads painted on forgotten walls. Location:
Maine's per capita giving based on itemized tax returns is compared to the nation. Location:
Reader identifies the July Where in Maine as Mackerel Cove at Bailey's Island. Location: Mackerel Cove Bailey's Island
A descendant of Gilsland's benefactors comments on July's article about the sanctuary. Location:
- By: Elizabeth Freeman Spiller
Reader comments on the vintage photo in July's issue. He concludes that photo shows the firehouse pumper being used to pump out water from a broken water main. Location:
A brief look at three new books. Location:
Roger Duncan's epic history of coastal Maine is finally reissued in paperback. This hefty opus is a treasure trove of Down East fact and fable. Location:
Anyone interested in Maine's most famous crustacean will want to attend this year's session of the Lobster College. Location: Prospect Harbor
Five driving tours to show off Maine's foliage Image subjects: Megunticook River Falls Location:
- Photography by: Kevin Shields
A surprisingly good sandwich shop where you might not expect one. Location: Millinocket
Ellsworth American article about the proposed gambling casino in Southern Maine. Location:
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Sign up for one of dozens of guided field trips Image subjects: Megunticook River Falls Location: Flagstaff Lake
- Photography by: Thomas Mark Szelog
Hints and tips for getting the most out of the foliage season Image subjects: red maple leaves aerial view of lake yellow -leaved tree person with denim shirt holding armload of apples old house on Caterpillar Hill Golden trees on Brandy Pond Location: Mooselookmeguntic
- Photography by: Michele Stapleton
- and Kevin Shields
Image subjects: Megunticook River Falls Location:
- Photography by: Michele Stapleton
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MaineShare's "Meet at the Mountain" is a fun day as well as a way to support the state's nonprofit community. Location: Pownal Bradbury Mountain
Autumn antique shows. Image subjects: Megunticook River Falls Location:
- Photography by: Michele Stapleton
A list of Great places for a walk. Image subjects: Range Pond State Park Location: Poland
- Photography by: Kevin Shields
Biddeford Journal Tribune article…Those who pin all their hopes on the future of any gigantic corporation could wind up stuck. Location:
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Bangor Daily News article about the controversy over widening a stretch of Route One between Warren and Thomaston Location: Warren
Follow a single highway from the coast all the way to the colorful hinterlands Image subjects: Long Pond from Blueberry Hill Location: Route 27 Belgrade, Long Pond
- Photography by: Kevin Shields
Rockland Courier Gazette article about the impact of nonprofit organizations on the local economy Location:
Lewiston Sun Journal article about the influx of Somalis into the city. Location:
Author Chodosh recounts how a vivid dream prompted her to visit a dying friend. Location: Norway Pikes Hill
A small B&B in the heart of Camden with outstanding meals. Location: Camden
Vintage postcard depicting bathers at Wells Beach circa 1920.. Location: Wells
