Q&A: The Lobster Expert
Virginia M. Wright chats with Diane Cowan, founder of the Lobster Conservancy. Excerpted from The Maine Lobster Book, by Virginia M. Wright, Down East Books,…
The Commute
Going to work on the island of Islesboro is a complex game of hurry up and wait. By Virginia M. Wright Photograph by Lottie…
The Heart of Gardiner
Gardiner, a small city on the Kennebec, keeps making big plans — and this time they might even come true. BY: VIRGINIA M. WRIGHT…
Maine Road Trip: Miles 452 to 527
Southern Maine Running parallel to Interstate 295 from Brunswick to South Portland and then alongside Interstate 95 until it reaches the New Hampshire border…
Maine Road Trip: Miles 334 to 451
The Midcoast Driving becomes an exercise in speeding up and slowing down as Route 1 widens to carry heavy summer traffic then narrows as…
Maine Road Trip: Miles 214 to 333
Down East It is called Coastal Route 1 now, although the coastal views are limited to either end of these 119 miles. From Calais to Perry,…
Maine Road Trip: Miles 70 to 213
Potato Fields and Deep Woods In a state with a reputation for rugged shoresand impenetrable forests, the Aroostook County landscape distinguishes itself with its…
Maine Road Trip: Miles 0 to 69
Acadian Country BY: VIRGINIA M. WRIGHT The Maine Road Route 1 in Maine spans 527 miles, 9 counties, 81 communities, and countless subcultures. Down Eastsenior…
Some Like it Hot
Maine is a hotbed of hot sauce lovers — and makers. BY: VIRGINIA M. WRIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY BY: BENJAMIN MAGRO Who could have guessed that…
The New Bootleggers
Distilling liquor is a hot hobby for these Mainers, and not just because it’s trendy – it’s also illegal. BY: AL DIAMON Photo credit:…