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Where in Maine? Our Favorite Answer

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.
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Our 10 Most-Read Stories of the Year

It's been a great year for storytelling in Maine. From a profile of a lobsterman still fishing at 96 to a ride-along with a tireless dog-rescuer to a gonzo analysis of every single Maine lighthouse, these are our most-read stories of the year.
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A look back at 200 years of life in Maine, centenarians from across the state reflect on the Maine that was, and more.
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6 Great New Maine Kids Books

The state’s picture-book authors and illustrators (and readers!) had a great year.
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Maine-Made Candy for the Holidays

Sweet tooths can skip the supermarket.
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14 Powerful Historical Photos That Tell Maine’s Story

The way life was — it's what came before “The Way Life Should Be.”
Maine Centenarians
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Thoughts on the Past — and the Future — from Nine 100-Year-Old Mainers

To launch our yearlong celebration of 200 years of Maine statehood, we teamed up with Maine Public to hear from a few Mainers who can reflect upon half of that time.
Where in Maine, January 2020
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Can You Name This Maine Mystery Spot?

This month's Where in Maine hosts ice-boaters in the winter.
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A sweet deal awaits an Eliot home buyer, pigs eat school lunches, and more.
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5 Maine-Made Candles to Brighten Your Nights

Plus one handsome holder.
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5th Annual Down East Reader Photo Contest

After five years of running our annual reader photo contest, we can say one thing for sure: Down East readers know how to capture Maine’s magic in every season. See this year's winning shots!
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