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Where in Maine?
Where in Maine?

Where in Maine

In the early 20th century, this town was home to a hotshot young poet who wrote some pretty maudlin Christmas-themed verses. Can you name this seaside hamlet?
Where in Maine October 2018
Where in Maine?

Our Favorite Letter

Each month, Down East editors select our favorite response to “Where in Maine?” Here is our favorite letter from October’s photo of Flagstaff Lake.
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Maine-Made

From a Cold Climate, Balms for Thirsty Skin

A Maine winter is hard on the skin — and that’s an irresistible challenge to makers of natural skincare products.
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Land’s End

Maine Coast Heritage Trust is leading the effort to preserve Woodward Point and open it to public access.
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Where in Maine?

Can you name this picturesque pier and the historic military installation it was a part of?
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Maine Dispatches

Opinions, advisories, and musings from the length and breadth of Maine.
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Victorian, Times Three

These very different house museums recreate Christmas as their owners might have celebrated it.
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Opinions, advisories, and musings from the length and breadth of Maine.
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Mainers Giving Back

As we come into the season of giving and giving thanks, we salute Mainers who are quietly doing their part to make the Pine Tree State a better place.
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Where in Maine?

Our Favorite Letter

Each month, Down East editors select our favorite response to “Where in Maine?” Here is our favorite letter from September’s photo of Boothbay Harbor.
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Dirigo-Getter

Joanne Arnold is one of 12 speakers on the bill at this year’s TEDxDirigo, on November 3, at the Portland campus of the University of New England.
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Four Favorite Things

Our contributors dish on the crafts, boutiques, and other good things from Maine they’re loving right now.
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