Ferries, mailboats, and tour operators can get you out to some of our favorite islands in Maine — plus a couple of others nearby.
Nine of our favorite spots to enjoy the state’s quintessential treat — and our favorite places to explore nearby.
Our 12 favorite Maine swimming holes are little heralded and sparsely visited, sylvan spots along quiet trails where locals gather when the mercury rises.
The prolific children’s author had a thing for pen names. Which of these belonged to her?
The best of the last decade, as selected by Emily Russo and Josh Christie, of Portland’s Print: A Bookstore.
A rugged road trip into the Thoreau country, beloved by writers.
How do the big-screen versions of these top-notch Maine books measure up?
With her Whimsy line, Bristol artist Mira Coleman charts her own funky course.
Bookseller Ellen Richmond, of Waterville’s Children’s Book Cellar, on the young people’s books she cherishes.
The best suspense, crime, and detective reads with Maine at their heart, according to Paula Keeney and Ann Whetstone of Kennebunk’s Mainely Murders bookstore.
"You must do something to make the world more beautiful." Barbara Cooney's simple and profound message still resonates.