The tale of the plucky couple who didn't let the pandemic, the law, or the St. Croix River stand in the way of their nuptials.
For one writer, the preserved library of two eminent Mainers offers a window into their love story — and some welcome validation.
And does it matter? A look at the red-listing of Maine’s iconic export — and the fallout.
Every boundary, Maine state historian Earle Shettleworth Jr. says, reflects some “combination of geography and history.”
Simplicity is the mantra at this hyper-local (and gratuity-free) fine-dining spot.
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The tale of the plucky couple who didn't let the pandemic, the law, or the St. Croix River stand in the way of their nuptials.
For one writer, the preserved library of two eminent Mainers offers a window into their love story — and some welcome validation.
And does it matter? A look at the red-listing of Maine’s iconic export — and the fallout.
Every boundary, Maine state historian Earle Shettleworth Jr. says, reflects some “combination of geography and history.”
Simplicity is the mantra at this hyper-local (and gratuity-free) fine-dining spot.
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The tale of the plucky couple who didn't let the pandemic, the law, or the St. Croix River stand in the way of their nuptials.
And does it matter? A look at the red-listing of Maine’s iconic export — and the fallout.
Simplicity is the mantra at this hyper-local (and gratuity-free) fine-dining spot.
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For one writer, the preserved library of two eminent Mainers offers a window into their love story — and some welcome validation.
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We love the sharp design of Bixby Chocolate’s new calendar — and the sweets, made in Rockland.
Food & Drink
We love the sharp design of Bixby Chocolate’s new calendar — and the sweets, made in Rockland.
Cranberries sold fresh need to be dry-harvested, which is how it’s done at Birch Bog Farm.
Simplicity is the mantra at this hyper-local (and gratuity-free) fine-dining spot.
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Erin French's sweet clam chowder is “a quintessentially Maine recipe," Mills says.
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The town’s known for its tasty bivalves, but it is also full of retail pearls.
Travel & Outdoors
The town’s known for its tasty bivalves, but it is also full of retail pearls.
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Each month, Down East editors select our favorite response to “Where in Maine?” Here is our favorite letter from September's photo.
A substantial rebuild, completed a few years ago, changed the bridge’s look and design, allowing taller ships to travel the tidal waters below.
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Fly tyer Carrie Stevens invented the legendary Gray Ghost fly while fishing nearby.
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For one writer, the preserved library of two eminent Mainers offers a window into their love story — and some welcome validation.
Arts & Leisure
For one writer, the preserved library of two eminent Mainers offers a window into their love story — and some welcome validation.
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