Route 1 Road Trip!

Route 1 Road Trip!
Apr. 5, 2012

Down East presents the ultimate guide to Maine's ultimate road. Travel with senior writer Virginia Wright along the 527 mile journey as she reports on everything from the route's most popular pies to its most scenic spots. 9 counties... 81 towns... 8 moose crossings... 21 McDonald's (!)... But, hey, who's counting? 

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The Maine Road

Route 1’s first fifty miles skirt the southern shore of the St. John River from Fort Kent to Van Buren, passing three international border crossings along the way. Read Part 1: Acadian Country »

 
 
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Where in Maine?

Have you ever thrown a pair of shoes into this old maple along Route 1? Tell us if you know where this tree is »

 
 
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Chef Rob Evans: Artist in Residence

John Golden sits down with Duckfat chef-owner Rob Evans to discuss why he sold Hugo's and his plans for a new restaurant. Rob Evans at the Golden Dish »

 
 
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Desserted, Shells, and Lost Trail nominated for Book of the Year

Three Down East Books are finalists for the book of the year awards from ForeWord Book Reviews. Desserted is nominated in the cooking category, Shells in photography, and Lost Trail in graphic novel. Get your copy of the nominated books »

 
 
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