Arts & Leisure
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.
The pages of a beloved children’s book come to life on the portland waterfront.
A grandfather’s lesson: Maine has room for all kinds of neighbors.