In the City of Ships, the blocks of small businesses along the Kennebec River have never stopped being the heart of town.
Our Towns
The University of New England’s interprofessional approach to education prepares students for the unique challenges of practicing in rural settings.
Yo-Yo Ma plays Acadia, free meals for all Maine students, the winner of Maine's vaccine sweepstakes, and more.
The Supergirl actress reminisces about hanging out at Cape Elizabeth’s Fort Williams Park.
In Sarah Orne Jewett's old hood, some slick new hangouts and plenty of mom-and-pop appeal.
Century-old architecture, snack shops, and more in Aroostook County's quiet shire town.
Western Maine's best downtown threads the needle between hip and homey.
Along the Kennebec River, the Water Street scene is vibrant and varied — and a comeback story.
Bangor radio host Rich Kimball, on Northeast Harbor’s Thuya Garden.
A sparkling seaside playground that retains its working waterfront, the Boothbay region offers plenty of reasons to visit — and to stay.
Invasive European earthworms, mysterious black stains, award-winning handwriting, and more.
A new book reveals the historical quirks, Native words, civic ambitions, and personal whims behind the names of Maine’s cities and towns.