How Lafayette National Park became Acadia.
A smithy named Smith smiths tools, jewelry, and architectural hardware the old-fashioned way.
Down East staff photographer Benjamin Williamson's favorite shots of the year.
It's been a great year for storytelling in Maine. From a profile of a lobsterman still fishing at 96 to a ride-along with a tireless dog-rescuer to a gonzo analysis of every single Maine lighthouse, these are our most-read stories of the year.
Among the few remaining torchbearers of a storytelling tradition made famous by the Bert and I records of the ’50s and ’60s, 68-year-old Tim Sample is shepherding that old Maine humor into a new age. Can it get there from here?
After five years of running our annual reader photo contest, we can say one thing for sure: Down East readers know how to capture Maine’s magic in every season. See this year's winning shots!
The way life was — it's what came before “The Way Life Should Be.”
Rumford's Deluxe Diner has served up bacon, eggs, and banter since 1929.
To launch our yearlong celebration of 200 years of Maine statehood, we teamed up with Maine Public to hear from a few Mainers who can reflect upon half of that time.
After serving in World War II, the painter and writer found solace in his work (and on a small island in Maine).
A fishing village grapples with beauty, community, and authenticity in the Instagram era.
For the 900 or so year-round residents of Peaks Island, winter is a time to embrace the quiet, the cold, and the community.