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Who says this is the off-season? Food fests, concerts, snow sports, and more are going on across Maine all through the colder months.
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Our readers are an omnivorous bunch, eager to engage with a wide range of Maine-y topics.
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Christmas in Maine

Almost 90 years ago, with prose as crisp as a cold winter night and sentiment as sweet as steamy apple pudding, the Pulitzer-winning writer Robert P. Tristram Coffin conjured the timeless pleasures of a yuletide gathering in rural Maine.
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10th Annual Down East Reader Photo Contest Winners

After a full decade, the magazine’s annual photo contest is still, ahem, clicking right along.
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30 Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in Maine

A list of all of the must-see holiday celebrations across the state.
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The Stargazer’s Guide to Maine

All across Maine, people are getting out to gaze up at the state’s distinctly dark skies — and to help protect them.
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Our 10 Favorite Down East Photos of 2024

From grand views to intimate portraits, remarkable scenes of life lived in Maine.
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How Ski Bums Bucked State Control and Founded the Town of Carrabassett Valley

A new book paints a lively picture of the Sugarloafers who banded together to carve out a town of their own in the heart of western Maine’s mountains.
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A Very Merry Down East Christmas Classic

In this story from our January 1963 issue, the author and his father and grandfather get themselves into some cheery holiday hijinks.
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The Down East Shop Gift Guide

We've made it easy for you to shop 100+ Maine makers to find the perfect holiday gifts for those who love the Pine Tree State.
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For activists trying to save Sears from development, the clock is ticking.
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