Settlers arrived here in the late 18th century, naming the place after a southern Maine town they left behind.
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Read historian William David Barry's story about Malaga Island, published in the November 1980 issue of Down East.
Construction begins on Maine’s largest solar farm, a revitalization project at Big Moose Mountain is on indefinite hold, and more.
Each month, Down East editors select our favorite response to “Where in Maine?” Here is our favorite letter from October’s photo.
Our favorite Maine-y Advent calendar, Maine-made menorahs, festive holiday-lighting displays, Maine’s very own Christmas song, and more.
Each month, Down East editors select our favorite response to “Where in Maine?” Here is our favorite letter from September's photo.
Our 8th Annual Reader Photo Contest winners, the return of an iconic roller rink, the rapid growth of the Wild Seed Project, and more.
From historical deep dives to political longreads to one extra-large pizza listicle, these are the Maine stories you read and shared most this year.
We asked a few of the state’s talented artisans to tell us about their most treasured heritage items.
For most of the 20th century, it was known for its lobstering fleet.
The world’s first hybrid-powered cruise ship stops in Maine, a Canadian Pacific Railway train derails in Orneville, and more.
A substantial rebuild, completed a few years ago, changed the bridge’s look and design, allowing taller ships to travel the tidal waters below.