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Stell Shevis
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In Memoriam: Stell Shevis

A black-and-white print by Stell and her husband, William Shevis, adorned this magazine’s first cover in August 1954, and the pair collaborated on dozens more Down East covers over the ensuing decades.
Where in Maine?
Travel & Outdoors

Where in Maine?

Can you name this venerable resort and the historic town surrounding it?
From the article “Learning to See” by Lois Lowry in our August 1977 issue.
Arts & Leisure

From Our Archives
August 1977

From the article “Learning to See” by Lois Lowry in our August 1977 issue.
Veterans Memorial Park
Travel & Outdoors

Our Favorite Letter

Each month, Down East editors select our favorite response to “Where in Maine?” Here is our favorite letter from the May photo of Great Falls at Veterans Memorial Park, Lewiston.
Kayaking the Porcupines
Travel & Outdoors

Acadia Favorites: Kayaking the Porcupines

This chain of four evergreen-spiked islands in Frenchman Bay is a short paddle from the village of Bar Harbor.
Where in Maine
Travel & Outdoors

Where in Maine?

Can you name the island and the peaceful cape where this boat is docked?
Acadia Poster
Arts & Leisure

Acadia Favorites: Poster Art

Legions of contemporary printmakers draw inspiration from the retro vibe of the 1930s Works Progress Administration posters promoting national parks and public lands.
Bar Island
Travel & Outdoors

Acadia Favorites: A Bar with Very Limited Hours

Find respite from the Bar Harbor crowds with a restorative trek across an ephemeral gravel land bridge (the town’s namesake) to lupine-strewn Bar Island.
Squirrel Island
Arts & Leisure

Fun and Games

Never did more people flock to Squirrel Island than in late August for a carnival known as Fete Week.
R. Scott Baltz
Arts & Leisure

Artist Profile: R. Scott Baltz

R. Scott Baltz's painting, Gold Blue Broken, 24˝ x 30˝, oil on panel, will be given away at our September 1 Art of Giving Gala.
Matthew Russ
Arts & Leisure

Artist Profile: Matthew Russ

Matthew Russ' painting, Penobscot Bay from Bald Rock Mountain #5, 20˝ x 40˝, oil on canvas, will be given away at our September 1 Art of Giving Gala.
Travel & Outdoors

Penobscot Bay Food Cruise

Here are some pictures from the 2016 Penobscot Bay Food Cruise, an unforgettable week aboard the schooners Stephen Taber and Ladona.
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