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The fish sandwich at Biddeford's Fish & Whistle features features a house-made milk-bread bun, a bright tartar sauce, and beautifully breaded Maine fish

At Biddeford’s Fish & Whistle, the Fish Sandwich Is Front and Center

Every detail of the restaurant's fish sandwich is carefully attended to by husband-and-wife owners, and James Beard Award semifinalists, Jason Eckerson and Kate Hamm.

Can You Name This Parched Patch of Land?

Thousands of years ago, retreating glaciers pulverized rock into silt.

11th Annual Down East Reader Photo Contest

Enter Your Favorite Maine Pics into Our 11th Annual Reader Photo Contest!

Winners in three categories are eligible for thousands of dollars in cash and prizes and publication in the magazine.

The Man with a Plan to Save Maine’s Moose Population

Lee Kantar, the only dedicated state moose biologist in the country, is charged with everything from managing the hunt to countering the deadly onslaught of winter ticks.

The Ultimate Southern Maine Beach Guide

Maine’s southern coast offers the American summer vacation at its beach-blanket best. Grab a towel and come with us.

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a woman in sunglasses holding all of her summer produce purchases from a Maine farmers market

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4 Ways to Seize the End of Summer in Maine

Maine’s warm weather is fleeting, but there is still plenty of time to take advantage of unique Maine experiences before the leaves turn.

a University of Maine at Fort Kent nursing student and instructor practice on a medical dummy

The University of Maine at Fort Kent Is Training the Heart of Healthcare

For 40 years, it has educated nurses prepared to serve in Maine’s healthcare system, and beyond.

Richard Russo on Life and Art and Embracing Artistic Challenges

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Russo tells us about his unexpected discoveries and admits he still doesn’t have all the answers.

Scott Nearing working in the lettuce bed.

Maine’s Complete Conservationist

Well into his 80s, Scott Nearing was still living the good life on his farm.

The Darling Marine Center in Walpole, Maine

Chris Cash’s Favorite Maine Place

The executive director of UMaine’s Lobster Institute feels at home at the Darling Marine Center.

Tyra Hanson, curator of Mount Desert's Gallery at Somes Sound

At the Gallery at Somes Sound, Furniture Worth a Thousand Words

Tyra Hanson curates a fine-art collection to complement one-of-a-kind studio furniture at her Mount Desert Island gallery.

Food & Drink

sushi and chicken nanban in shoyu broth from Jin Sushi and Ramen in Saco, Maine

Ramen and Sushi Get Rolled into One at This Saco Restaurant

The small, casual spot is a standout in a food scene that doesn't want for great eats.

Scoop of Spicy Rocky Road ice cream surrounded with nuts and marshmallows

62 Maine Ice Creams (and Other Frozen Treats) to Try This Summer

From popsicles to shaved ice to lots and lots of ice cream, dozens of frozen delights for a balmy, sun-drenched, blue-sky Maine summer.

Celebrating 100 Years of Maine’s Beloved Whoopie Pie

The official state treat has been through a lot over the course of the past century, from interstate rivalries to political spats to corporate knock-offs.