Features
Beachtown Boomtown
Scarborough is the fastest-growing town in the state. Is this the suburban future of Maine?
- Photography by: Randy Ury
Northern Exposure
If your town was built on timber, what do you do when the mills close and lumberyards leave? In the case of Patten, you bravely face the future.
- Photography by: Dean Abramson
The Bike Man of Chebeague
From tricycles to ten-speeds, Mac Passano has the perfect bike for a visit to this Casco Bay island. And did we mention the bikes are free?
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
Where in Maine? I cannot begin to describe the excitement I felt when I saw the mystery picture of the magnificent, castle-like building in your June issue. Did you know that from sometime in the late 1940s to sometime in the 1960s it was known as Marie Joseph Academy, a Catholic boarding school for
The controversial leader of the Christian Civic League has built his career by opposing gay rights ? and by making his political opponents see red.
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
Camden's Best-Kept Secret
Hidden away off Route 1, Merryspring Nature Park is more than just a community garden ? it?s a community triumph.
- By: Rebecca Martin Evarts
- Photography by: Peggy McKenna
Campfire Grrrl
At Maine?s annual Becoming an Outdoors-Woman weekend, I came face-to-face with my inner woods weenie.
Master Maine Guide Greg Drummond, of Highland Plantation, demonstrates the arcane art of attracting a moose. Don't try this at home!
- Photography by: Peggy McKenna
Painting the Town Together
Following separate paths that occasionally lead to the same place, husband and wife artists Jon Imber and Jill Hoy are capturing the essence of summer in Stonington.
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
This island home overlooking Casco Bay belonged to a true American hero. Can you identify it?
- Features - Down East Traveler Fall Trips: Planes, Trains & Automobiles No matter which mode of transportation you choose, you're sure to be dazzled by the Technicolor beauty of Maine in autumn. This special cinematically themed section is your ticket to the big show. 46 Beachtown, Boomtown Scarborough
Departments
Opinions, advisories, and musings from the length and breadth of Maine.
A new generation of grassroots activists is determined to clean up the Androscoggin River.
A Guide to Exploring Maine in Autumn
An Irishman in Portland
Thanks to a Dublin novelist, readers on the Emerald Isle know every dark corner of Maine.
Port Clyde's Dip Net restaurant has all the hallmarks of a classic Maine lobster shack — the weathered gray building just off the docks, the picnic tables where you can sit and watch the lobsterboats pulling up, the menu rich with seafood. That's where the similarities end, though. The Dip Net
Lost Highway
Wandering off the beaten track is a great way to add some adventure to your autumn.
Mystery Train
A new rail line from Brunswick to Rockland unlocks the hidden beauty of the midcoast.
Will Maine?s poor business climate cost the state thousands of jobs?
View From The Top
There?s no better way to see Maine?s majestic fall foliage than from aloft.
Maine's state parks range from five acres to thousands of acres, but they all share a few qualities: scenic views, some of the best foliage-watching opportunities in Maine, and a chance for young and old to stretch their legs and enjoy the awe-inspiring autumn display. And with day-use rates of between
Mainers looking for the best prices and the finest selection of produce head not to gigantic grocery stores, but to their local farmer's market. Whether you are looking for pumpkins, apples, or potatoes, these seasonal bazaars are always worth a visit — for the friendly conversation as much as
Anyone who has enjoyed autumn in Maine knows that when it comes to foliage, the Pine Tree State really knows how to roll out the red carpet. Maple, oak, and birch leaves that provided welcome shade just a few weeks earlier erupt in a barrage of color, eventually cascading onto summer-worn lawns and pathways
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
Whether you're looking for a hotel room at the last minute, a recommendation of where to eat, or advice on finding the best spot to see the foliage, chambers of commerce throughout Maine are ready to help. Here's how to reach these smart and helpful souls, organized alphabetically by town or region.
A Shift of Season
In the call of a bird you can sometimes hear the passage of time.
Attending school in Rockport during the Cold War was not as terrifying as it might seem.
When it comes to hunting and fishing, the Pine Tree State is an angler's and a shooter's paradise. From the graceful fly-fishing waters of Grand Lake Stream to the thrill of stalking your prey through the Greenville woods, you'll find no shortage of places to enjoy the outdoors this fall. Many sporting
Center Stage
Performances, exhibitions, and festivals make for a lively autumn in Maine.
