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Sneak Peek

When former Space Gallery executive director Nat May was tapped to curate this year’s Portland Museum of Art biennial exhibition he self-imposed a tough constraint: to foster fresh perspectives. He let us preview a few of the show’s highlights.
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From our Archives
January 1958

From the story “Off to the Banks Again” by Lew Dietz in our January 1958 issue.
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Swig of the Month

In 2016, Mason Irish and business partner Kevin Antonucci opened Saco River Brewing.
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All Aglow

In this darkest month of the year, we offer a visual tribute to all things luminous.
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A Forever Home for the Holidays

With more and more Maine kids in need of foster care, Spurwink has helped hundreds find loving homes.
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From Our Archives
December 1992

From “Icy Thrills & Spills” in our December 1992 issue.
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Our Favorite Letter

Each month, Down East editors select our favorite response to “Where in Maine?” Here is our favorite letter from December.
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Those Wonderful Toys of Yesteryear

From our December 1977 issue.
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Our Favorite Letter

Each month, Down East editors select our favorite response to “Where in Maine?” Here is our favorite letter from November.
2018 Down East Reader Photo Contest
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2018 Down East Reader Photo Contest

For the third year, we asked you to send us the photos that exemplify your personal vision of the Pine Tree State — and the volume of your response continues to wow us.
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Where in Maine?

Can you guess the name of this rural township or cove?
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For a winter belly warmer, Hardshore barkeep Travis Gauvin makes what he calls the Pear Necessities.
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