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Critics of the justice system’s reliance on familial DNA are looking to the trial of a Maine man, accused of a horrific crime, as a case that could change the status quo — with repercussions outside the courtroom.
Turning Bar Harbor's Stone Barn Farm into a preserve was a labor of love.
This turn-of-the-20th-century bridge bears the names of two of the region’s pioneering families.
Last month's auction of a former retreat center felt like an epilogue to an era of corporate largesse.
Today, both the hunt and lottery are widely embraced traditions.
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Critics of the justice system’s reliance on familial DNA are looking to the trial of a Maine man, accused of a horrific crime, as a case that could change the status quo — with repercussions outside the courtroom.
Turning Bar Harbor's Stone Barn Farm into a preserve was a labor of love.
This turn-of-the-20th-century bridge bears the names of two of the region’s pioneering families.
Last month's auction of a former retreat center felt like an epilogue to an era of corporate largesse.
Today, both the hunt and lottery are widely embraced traditions.
The best of Maine delivered to your door year-round. Subscribe to Down East magazine.
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Critics of the justice system’s reliance on familial DNA are looking to the trial of a Maine man, accused of a horrific crime, as a case that could change the status quo — with repercussions outside the courtroom.
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Turning Bar Harbor's Stone Barn Farm into a preserve was a labor of love.
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The exhibition halls are closed, but you can still support your favorite vendors.
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How do the darling mollusks of Maine aquaculture stack up?
Exploring the inside-out, curbside world of pandemic-era Portland dining.
The Camden restaurant turns to round foods — doughnuts and tacos — to keep business rolling during the pandemic.
The directory is a resource for ice cream lovers traveling around the state.
What happens when you start serving ready-made meals right before a pandemic?
Travel & Outdoors
Bristol is big on art, curios, and handmade treasures, if you know where to look.
Travel & Outdoors
Bristol is big on art, curios, and handmade treasures, if you know where to look.
Twenty-five spots perfect for kindling a fire, rolling out a sleeping bag, and unwinding in the Maine outdoors. (And yes, for social distancing.)
If Mainers didn’t curate this stuff, who would?
Reasons #54–70 in our "200 Reasons to Love Maine" special bicentennial issue.
Head to Maine, New Hampshire, or Vermont: New England's two dominant ranges offer plenty to explore.
Photography
Down East staff photographer Benjamin Williamson highlights some of his favorite shots from around the state.
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Down East staff photographer Benjamin Williamson highlights some of his favorite shots from around the state.
This turn-of-the-20th-century bridge bears the names of two of the region’s pioneering families.
Straddling the Kennebec, the midcoast communities of Phippsburg and Georgetown embody the best of Maine’s sylvan, scenic, seagoing character.
Here is our favorite letter from June's Where in Maine photo.
We want to see Maine through your lens. Submit your photos by October 27.
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Arts & Culture
The forgotten novels of one of Maine's brightest literary stars are staging a comeback.
Arts & Culture
The forgotten novels of one of Maine's brightest literary stars are staging a comeback.
The exhibition halls are closed, but you can still support your favorite vendors.
Maine musicians remember Portland’s beloved indie venue.
York's Cherie Herne turned her passion for beachcombing into a business.
Putting the small town's big role in visual culture on display.
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