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Elizabeth Peavey
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Contributing editor Elizabeth Peavey is the author of Glorious Slow Going: Maine Stories of Art, Adventure and Friendship.
Seventeen-year-old birding whiz Matthew Gilbert sees what he can see in the wetlands surrounding Freeport’s Florida Lake.
Land, Water & Wildlife

Maine’s Most Prolific Birder Is 17 Years Old

Matthew Gilbert’s mom drove him all across the state to spot 298 (!) species last year.
Giffords Ice Cream
Making it in Maine

Legendary Scoops

Bolstered by a solid foundation and a newly expanded plant, a fifth generation of Giffords is leading Maine’s iconic ice-cream brand to new heights.
DiningFood & DrinkGuidesRestaurant Reviews

Tempo Dulu

The Danforth Inn’s restaurant, Tempo Dulu, features the cuisine of Southeast Asia — Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and predominantly Indonesia. Read our review of Tempo Dulu, including online extras.
Maine Dining, Bao Bao Dumpling House 1
Food & Drink

Bao Bao Dumpling House

Chef-owner Cara Stadler had a 10-year plan when she was 16. In 2014 she was named one of Food & Wine's best new chefs. Here are the "wrapped treasures" we discovered upon dining at Bao Bao Dumpling House.
Essays

Heat, Play, Love

Adapting to a North Woods deep freeze is not without its pleasures.
Nature + Wildlife

Climbing Knife Edge

After two previous ascents, Elizabeth Peavey finally braves Katahdin’s famed Knife Edge.
Scales, Portland
Food & Drink

Scales

Even before construction started, Scales was one of the most talked about restaurants in town. Everyone wanted to know how two Portland legends, restaurateur Dana Street and chef Sam Hayward, could possibly top their wildly successful prior endeavors
Union Restaurant, Portland
Food & Drink

Union

Chef Josh Berry's vision is to give diners a grand tour of the best Maine has to offer – albeit an exotic detour or two along the way. Read our review of Union.
DooryardMaking it in Maine

Ain’t She Sweet

Rockland’s Kate McAleer gives the chocolate bar a wholesome — and exotic — makeover.
Food & Drink

Thistle Pig

What could be better for a main dish on a chilly Maine evening than a house-made cassoulet for two?
Food & Drink

Central Provisions

Portland's hottest new eatery shows no signs of slowing down.
Food & Drink

Piccolo Restaurant

Don’t let the restaurant’s name (Italian for “small”) or the size of the space (20 seats max) deceive you.
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