Rising early one morning, a veteran of many Maine winters witnesses an evanescent phenomenon he’s never seen before — or since.
Arts & Leisure
Wasn’t the indie bookstore supposed to be a relic by now? Jeff Curtis, of Sherman’s, Maine’s mighty micro-chain, says there are still plenty of chapters to go.
Assimilation shouldn’t mean leaving your language behind.
One writer finds a serene holiday moment in a quiet country church.
A treatise (with gunplay) on “the two Maines,” peace on Earth, and good will towards Ben.
Harpist Liza Rey Butler’s new collection of lullabies — yes, lullabies — is good for more than just baby bedtime.
Remembering Captain Bill Wincapaw, New England’s flying Santa Claus.
Engineer Eric Schade has created an elaborate railway village in his Phippsburg garden.
We asked readers and friends to share their traditions and stories about going out each winter in search of that perfect tree. Here are a few of our favorite responses, from across the generations.
Each month, Down East editors select our favorite response to “Where in Maine?” Here is our favorite letter from October's, Cadillac Mountain picture.
There are many reasons solar energy is on the rise in Maine, but one of the biggest is ReVision Energy.
A chat with the species’ wiliest ally, biologist and author Geri Vistein.