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Frances Killea
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Frances Killea, a former editor at Ohio Magazine, lives in Appleton. When she's not at her writing desk, she works on a farm.
Service, Please! How to Work Out Maine's Labor Shortage
Our Towns

Service, Please! How to Work Out a Labor Shortage

After several summers of restaurants and hotels being understaffed, Mainers answered the bell with a bevy of creative solutions.
Richard Allen horse
Arts & Leisure

Richard Allen’s Wild Horses Could Drag You Away

Richard Allen’s wild horses could drag you away.
New Beat Farm
Food & Drink

United Farmers Market of Maine!

A mini-guide to Belfast’s mega-ambitious year-round bazaar.
Linden Frederick
Arts & Leisure

Working on Their Night Moves

Painter Linden Frederick collaborates with a murderer’s row of great authors for a one-of-a-kind cross-genre exhibit.
Open Table MDI
Food & Drink

On Mount Desert Island, a Next-Level Bean Supper

On Mount Desert Island, Mahan Deva Singh Khalsa and Puranjot Kaur Khalsa are out to make community suppers more nourishing.
The Portland Ballet - The Firebird
Travel & Outdoors

Old Flame

The Portland Ballet tiptoes its way to reimagining The Firebird.
Land, Water & Wildlife

Cold Pursuit

When lakes turn lonely and frigid, Bob Lombardo goes searching for the perfect sheet of ice. Lace up and tag along for a skate on the wild side.
Planks for the Ride
Maine-Made

Planks for the Ride

In a tiny workshop in Gray, a group of downhill diehards turns local lumber into handcrafted skis with a timeless look.

TRENDING ON DOWNEAST.COM

May 2025 Where in Maine? photo clue

Can You Name This Maine Mountain?

Longfellow Books, Portland, Maine

7 Independent Bookstores That Maine Authors Love

Doughnuts from the Cookie Jar Pastry Shop.

Doughnuts in Maine: From Inception to Perfection

My Final Days on the Maine Coast


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