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Where in Maine, Biddeford Maine, Down East Magazine
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, Biddeford picture.
Leon Gorman, L.L. Bean, Down East Magazine
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Leon Gorman 1934–2015

Like many in Maine, we were saddened to read of the September passing of Leon Gorman, grandson of L.L.Bean founder Leon Leonwood Bean and either president or chairman of the company for 46 years. Outside of L.L.Bean, Gorman was known for his charitable pursuits. For this remembrance, we turned to Gorman’s friend Mark Swann, executive director of Portland’s Preble Street resource center for homelessness, hunger, and poverty.
Maine Violin, MPBN, Down East Magazine
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Fitting the Fiddles

Violinists are honoring Portland master luthier Jonathan Cooper with a tribute album.
Maine Recipe, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Whoopie Pie
Food & Drink

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Whoopies

My mother's recipe — however, I added the chocolate chips!
Where in Maine?
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 August's, Cobbosseecontee Lake picture.
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Linguine with Clam Sauce

Linguine with Clam Sauce Serves 4 to 6 hungry people By Joyce M. Campobello Island, New Brunswick One freshly dug bucket...
Maine Hard Cider, Down East Magazine
FeaturesFood & Drink

Along Came a Cider (Or Ten)

We set out to explore the radical breadth of styles and flavors that makes Maine’s cider boomlet so much fun. Our search was fruitful.
Ultimate Maine Thanksgiving, Recipes, Down East Magazine
Food & Drink

The Ultimate Maine Thanksgiving Feast

Every family has their own Thanksgiving dinner traditions, but some common elements, like turkey, sweet potatoes, and a whole lot of butter, unite us all in mouthwatering anticipation. Larry Matthews, chef/owner of the iconic Back Bay Grill in Portland, likes to keep things simple and delicious, with dishes that allow for easy adjustment to accommodate a potentially increased guest list.
2015 IRMA Awards
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2015 International Regional Magazine Association Awards

In addition to 2015 Magazine of the Year, the Down East Magazine team brought home top honors for Magazine Writer of the Year, Magazine Photographer of the year, Overall Art Direction, and several other awards.
Down East Magazine, Small Potatoers
Arts & Leisure

What’s In a Picture

Harvest technology has advanced over the last 75 years. Adolescent styles have certainly changed. But the autumn objective for many kids across Aroostook County is the same in 2015 as for these boys in October 1940.
Crab-Stuffed-Roasted-Maine-Lobster
Food & Drink

Crab-Stuffed Roasted Maine Lobster

This recipe by Oceana executive chef Ben Pollinger is sure to wow your guests.
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Restaurant Pet-Peeves Bingo

On screamy babies, screamier owners, and other breaches of restaurant etiquette.
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