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September 2023

Our annual roundup of Maine's best everything, Waterville's downtown renaissance, super scenic back roads, and more.
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Where in Maine? Our Favorite Answer

Each month, Down East editors select our favorite response to “Where in Maine?” Here is our favorite letter from June’s photo.
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August 2023

Exploring the 100 Mile Wilderness, the scrappy eco-insulation startup bringing Madison’s shuttered paper mill back online, and more!
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Where in Maine? Our Favorite Answer

Each month, Down East editors select our favorite response to “Where in Maine?” Here is our favorite letter from May’s photo.
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Maine News You May Have Missed

A landspout causes damage in Denmark, Portland's lampposts get snarky new banners, and more.
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July 2023

Where to find our favorite falls, classic Maine dining experiences for your summer bucket list, a look at the summer scene in the Sebago Lakes region, and more!
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A Novice’s Guide to Hiking Maine’s 100 Mile Wilderness

You don’t need to be a grizzled thru-hiker to enjoy the remotest stretch of the Appalachian Trail.
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Can You Name This Riverside Maine Fort?

Its main garrison is the country’s oldest surviving wooden military building.
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Food & Drink

24 Maine Restaurants That Have Stood the Test of Time

Restaurants come and restaurants go, but these true Maine classics only get better with age.
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25 Maine Waterfalls to Hike to This Summer

From roadside chutes to backcountry cascades, tiny slides to dramatic plunges, Maine’s waterfalls are splashy treasures. Here’s where to find our faves.
Where in Maine, July 2023
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Can You Name This Rockbound Landmark?

The U.S. Lighthouse Board took almost 80 years to approve this beacon’s construction.
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Maine’s Best Bars for Watching Sturgeon Jump

Pull up a chair, order a drink, and wait for a glimpse of the pre-historic fish.
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