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In the far, frozen north, we hit the hard water for the state's biggest ice-fishing derby.
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A smithy named Smith smiths tools, jewelry, and architectural hardware the old-fashioned way.
Rumford's Deluxe Diner has served up bacon, eggs, and banter since 1929.
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In the far, frozen north, we hit the hard water for the state's biggest ice-fishing derby.
How Lafayette National Park became Acadia.
The way life was — it's what came before “The Way Life Should Be.”
A smithy named Smith smiths tools, jewelry, and architectural hardware the old-fashioned way.
Rumford's Deluxe Diner has served up bacon, eggs, and banter since 1929.
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Maine's largest ice-fishing derby, snowmobile season in the County, and more.
Our contributors on the shops, galleries, and wares to check out this winter.
In the far, frozen north, we hit the hard water for the state's biggest ice-fishing derby.
A drifting deer, a 120-pound moon rock, and more.
Dwayne Tomah hopes the wax-cylinder audio can help revive his tribe's language.
Maine’s grande dame of fine feasts hasn’t lost a step.
Food & Drink
Food & Drink
Maine’s grande dame of fine feasts hasn’t lost a step.
Rumford's Deluxe Diner has served up bacon, eggs, and banter since 1929.
Former Down East food editor Joe Ricchio considers the state of the city's dining scene.
A Portland baker whips up Jewish classics and not-so-classics.
Backstrap Bar & Grill serves up top-notch pub grub.
Travel & Outdoors
Travel & Outdoors
Local shops abound in Maine's retail mecca.
Winter ain’t here yet! Pick the right last-gasp weekend getaway and you can still get out and play before the snow flies.
A categorical ranking of all 65 of Maine lighthouses, inspired by the 10th anniversary of Maine Lighthouse Day.
An autumn ramble through western Maine's backwoods and back roads.
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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In the far, frozen north, we hit the hard water for the state's biggest ice-fishing derby.
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In the far, frozen north, we hit the hard water for the state's biggest ice-fishing derby.
Down East staff photographer Benjamin Williamson's favorite shots of the year.
Each month, Down East editors select our favorite response to “Where in Maine?” Here is our favorite letter from November’s photo of Biddeford Pool.
This month's Where in Maine hosts ice-boaters in the winter.
Down East staff photographer Benjamin Williamson highlights some of his favorite shots from around the state.
Arts & Culture
A Maine Maritime Museum exhibit reviews the state's frozen assets.
Arts & Culture
A Maine Maritime Museum exhibit reviews the state's frozen assets.
Visit our calendar to find the best things to do, places to see, and events to attend in Maine.
The ever-popular play has romance, comedy, and drama — and a lot Presque Isle.
After serving in World War II, the painter and writer found solace in his work (and on a small island in Maine).
Among the few remaining torchbearers of a storytelling tradition made famous by the Bert and I records of the ’50s and ’60s, 68-year-old Tim Sample is shepherding that old Maine humor into a new age. Can it get there from here?
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