Features
A dynamic modern home in Jefferson is full of tricks.
The Penobscot River gateway has quietly reinvented itself. Now if only people would notice.
The town where I grew up was only foreign to the travelers who passed through on the road elsewhere.
One of Camden's toniest boulevards becomes a giant sugar rush on Halloween.
Portrait of a Marriage
Monhegan Island has long been famed for its seasonal painters, but one tough and talented couple has found artistic inspiration here year-round.
Looking for the best in Maine foliage? We've got the month mapped out for you.
The weirdest regatta in Maine takes place in Damariscotta over Columbus Day weekend.
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Maine Wineries are sprouting up all over the state.
A look at the faces of Maine farming today.
Departments
Down East's editors discuss an odd township, the County's harvest break, pesky pigeons, and more.
Owl Mysteries
Maine's tiny saw-whet continues to baffle researchers.
Readers respond to "Where in Maine?" and other articles.
Editor in Chief Paul Doiron announces the publication of Deputy Editor Joshua F. Moore's book "What's in a Picture?"
Staying with Apples
An orchard in Hope has marked the seasons of my life.
Looking for a costume for Halloween? Check out Drapeau's in Lisbon Falls.
A Maine website puts a price on oil across the state.
Editorial opinions from across the state.
This daybook is a true companion - and excellent teacher - for life on the Maine coast.
American Idol Carrie Underwood and a weekend celebrating Maine food are special events not to miss in Maine this October.
The setting for Stephen King's The Mist, this lake in western Maine gets a little less lively come fall.
- Photography by: Dean Abramson
Prohibition served up plenty of temptation in Maine during the 1920s.
Eve's at the Portland Harbor Hotel might be one of the city's best-kept dining secrets.