Stunning Maine Photography
Our photographer Benjamin Williamson highlights some of his favorite shots from around the state.
Where in Maine?
Can you name this bridge and the town where it’s found?
Things to Do in Maine
Visit our calendar and find the best things to do, places to see and events in Maine. You’ll find food events, kid-friendly activities, sightseeing tours, and everything you need to experience Maine.
Best Things To Do in Acadia
Down East magazine knows Maine. And when it comes to Acadia National Park and the surrounding area, we’ve explored the best places to go and things to do. See our ultimate guide to Acadia!
Pointe, Counterpointe
Maine State Ballet and Portland Ballet put on two of their most popular — and very different — shows.
Maine Winter Wellness
Forest bathing, goat yoga, ax throwing? Maine is surprisingly en vogue when it comes to self-care. We dispatched a team of writers to spas, retreats, forest preserves, and more, with a mandate to meliorate their minds, bodies, and souls. Here’s what they found.
Our Favorite Letter
Each month, Down East editors select our favorite response to “Where in Maine?” Here is our favorite letter from January’s photo of Stratton Place, Portland.
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March 2019
Maine Dispatches
Opinions, advisories, and musings from the length and breadth of Maine.
Peak Season
In winter, northern Maine’s mile-high Katahdin is a rugged, spectacular world apart. When four friends set out to ski it, the trip represented a physical challenge and a spiritual feat. The photos they brought back offer a glimpse of “The Greatest Mountain” as few ever see it.
Schoodic Sunrise
Zach Cravens