The Culture of Cultch

Tillman Crane's fine photos remind us of the honest beauty of well-used tools and other ordinary truck. Location: Liberty

The Frog Squad

Thanks to the efforts of wetlands ecologist Aram Calhoun, Maine now leads the nation in cataloguing and protecting its vernal pools.

Beyond the Halls of Ivy

The handsome old village of Orono refuses to surrender its identity to strip malls and chain restaurants or even the University of Maine. Location: OronoStillwater RiverPenobscot

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Getting Paid to Doodle

Camden illustrator Chris Van Dusen lives and works on the coast of Maine. He has made a reputation for bringing wit and wackiness as well as tack-sharp draftsmanship to his work. Location: Camden

The Brothers Hancock

Hancock Lumber is committed to maintaining a critical mass of forested land to create the vibrant forest economy Maine needs. Location: CascoRattlesnake MountainTumbledown Mountain

Transatlantic Triumph

A book about the laying of the first transatlantic telegraph cable

Great Diamond Debate

A controversy over the number and use of golf carts as island transportation. Location: Great Diamond IslandDiamond Cove

What Do You Think About Casino Gambling?

thumbnail photos and quotes of Maine residents concerning the proposed casino in southern Maine.

Our Silly Neighbors

New Hampshire tries yet again to investigate whether the Kittery Shipyard belongs to Maine or New Hampshire. Location: Kittery

Mice on Ice

The practice of freezing mice embryos for future use. Location: Bar Harbor

Civil Unions

Chart showing concentration of gay/lesbian couples in ten U.S. metro areas. Taken from 2000 census records.

The Maine Scene/Signs of Spring

Photo by J. Smith-Mayo…Yard Sale sign

Bugging Birds

Using computerized sensors to monitor the nesting habits of petrels. Thumbnail photo of baby petrel in nest. Location: Great Duck Island

The ATV Menace

Vandalism to private lands caused by rogue ATV riders, and the widespread calls for control measures.

Canny Artists

Reader's comments concerning Mr. Boyer's use of the word "crazy" to describe some artists on the island of Monhegan. Location: Monhegan

Trapping Coyotes

Comments of the Executive Director of SAM concerning a recent article about their program of coyote snaring. Includes Ted William's response to the comments. Location: Kennebunk

Briefly Noted

Capturing the Commons: Devising Institutions to Manage the Lobster Industry, written by a U of Maine Professor.

Death in the Woods

A new book seeks to reopen Maine's most notorious recent murder case. Location: Bowdoin

New Wildlife Refuge

A 4700 acre refuge built on the old Loring Air Force Base. Location: Limestone

Public Access in Biddeford

Quote from the Biddeford Journal Tribune about Biddeford's decision not to fund the public access tv channel. Location: Biddeford

Book Talk

Some of the many programs available at PPL Location: Portland

Caribou's Yard Sale

The city wide yard sale held in Caribou every May. Location: Caribou

Policing Oxford County

.Lewiston Sun-Journal article about small towns without police departments contracting with the county sheriff's for coverage. Location: BethelDixfieldMexico

Beating Camp Abenaki

A 1960 game between the two great baseball powers of the Maine Camp League

Cleonice, Ellsworth

A new bistro in Ellsworth brings the taste of the Mediterranean to Ellsworth. Location: Ellsworth

May Highlights

Plant sales, parades, and art exhibits mark the return of Spring to Maine . Photo of Yvonne Jacquette's oil pointing, Channels, p. 43. John Boeckler photo of a vintage barn in Union.