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Jennifer Van Allen is the sponsored content editor at Down East.
Calculating Your Move to Maine
Our Towns

Calculating Your Move to Maine

What some of the Pine Tree State’s most enthusiastic transplants learned from relocating.
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Our Towns

Boothbay Harbor is More Than A Summer Place

A sparkling seaside playground that retains its working waterfront, the Boothbay region offers plenty of reasons to visit — and to stay.
Big Madawaska Lake, near Stockholm | Jessica Meir's Favorite Maine Place | Down East Magazine
Our Towns

Jessica Meir’s Favorite Maine Place

The NASA astronaut has fond memories of her family’s cabin on Big Madawaska Lake.
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4 Beautiful Winter Hikes in Maine

Grab your boots, your snowshoes, and your cross-country skis. These serene, super-scenic Maine Coast Heritage Trust preserves offer easygoing ways to embrace the snowy season — away from the crowds.
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5 Things a Maine Newcomer Should Know

Other than how to pronounce Passagassawaukeag.
Nature walks Lubec, Maine
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They Took to the Coast

Maine Coast Heritage Trust preserves offer refuge in turbulent times
Issues & Politics

Age of Change

How advocates of older adults are working to make the Pine Tree State more livable and sustainable for retirees — and everyone else.
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Arts & Leisure

5 Giant, Eco-Conscious Trolls Are Hiding at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

And each has its own unique identity and story.
Portland Flatbread
Our Towns

Clare Egan’s Favorite Maine Place

The World Cup biathlete learned life lessons pulling shifts at an Old Port pizzeria.
Kennebunk, MaineTom Chappell
Our Towns

Tom Chappell’s Favorite Maine Place

The Tom's of Maine founder is drawn to Kennebunk’s forested preserves and enjoys walking among the restored homes surrounding downtown.
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My Favorite Place

Abdi Nor Iftin’s Favorite Maine Place

The author marvels at New Gloucester's Big Falls Preserve.
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Rachel Carson Slept Here!

Seven landmarks for your next literary pilgrimage.
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