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The author of the new book The Last Winter recalls the cold, carefree Maine winters of his youth — and considers the transformed winters ahead.
In tiny Vanceboro, Holly Beers has seen it all.
Largely supplanted by machines, Scott Stevens is one of only about two dozen horse loggers left in the Pine Tree State.
A few miles downstream is a site where, this summer, one of Maine’s few remaining covered bridges was lost to fire.
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The author of the new book The Last Winter recalls the cold, carefree Maine winters of his youth — and considers the transformed winters ahead.
In tiny Vanceboro, Holly Beers has seen it all.
Largely supplanted by machines, Scott Stevens is one of only about two dozen horse loggers left in the Pine Tree State.
A few miles downstream is a site where, this summer, one of Maine’s few remaining covered bridges was lost to fire.
Share the cutest photo(s) of your pet with us for a chance to get your furry friend's photo in Down East magazine and support Peace Ridge Sanctuary!
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The author of the new book The Last Winter recalls the cold, carefree Maine winters of his youth — and considers the transformed winters ahead.
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The author of the new book The Last Winter recalls the cold, carefree Maine winters of his youth — and considers the transformed winters ahead.
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A few miles downstream is a site where, this summer, one of Maine’s few remaining covered bridges was lost to fire.
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A few miles downstream is a site where, this summer, one of Maine’s few remaining covered bridges was lost to fire.
Down East staff photographer Benjamin Williamson highlights some of his favorite shots from around the state.
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