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Down East Dispatches

Opinions, advisories, and musings from the length and breadth of Maine.
Ogunquit, Maine
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Our Favorite Letter

Each month, editors select our favorite response to “Where in Maine?” Here is our favorite letter from November.
Our Favorite Longform Stories 2015
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Our Favorite Longform Stories of 2015

From true crime to profile to reporting on challenging issues, Down East's editors pick our five favorite feature stories from 2015.
Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park, Down East Magazine, Maine
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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 October's, Cadillac Mountain picture.
Maine Made Gifts
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Put a Bow On It

Shop at these stores for Maine Made gifts.
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Reader Photos

This month's featured reader photo comes from Dean Pariseau of Southbridge, Massachusetts.
Maine Flying Wardens
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From Our Archives: Winter 1955

From the article “Maine’s Flying Wardens” by Lew Dietz in our Winter 1955 edition.
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Our Favorite Down East Photos of 2015

We looked back on the shots that made our pages pop in 2015 and picked the 10 that left the biggest impression on us.
Christmas Trees, Magazine of Maine, Down East Magazine,
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Family Trees

We asked readers and friends to share their traditions and stories about going out each winter in search of that perfect tree. Here are a few of our favorite responses, from across the generations.
Stuffed Maine Lobster, Down East Magazine
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Stuffed Maine Lobster

A recipe for Stuffed Maine Lobster, by Chef Barton Seaver.
Maine, Thanksgiving, Wine
Features

The Best Thanksgiving Wines

Choosing Thanksgiving wines that will complement the food and please everyone can be tricky, says Back Bay Grill general manager Adrian Stratton. A good rule of thumb is to look for wines that balance acidity with big fruit flavor. Here are some of his favorites.
Maine Thanksgiving Pie Recipe
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What’s Thanksgiving Without Pie?

What’s Thanksgiving Without Pie? Baker Sara Ettinger of Aurora Provisions, a gourmet market, café, and caterer in Portland’s West End neighborhood, offers her versions of two holiday classics.
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