Western Maine's best downtown threads the needle between hip and homey.
Our Towns
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.
Residents have long enjoyed Kittery's livable, leafy vibe, but some worry that tourists and house hunters are eroding the town's character and pricing out all but the well-heeled. So they've hatched an ambitious plan.
Fitbits for lobsters, vaccination incentives, a celebrity chef sighting, and more.
Maine Preservation's outgoing executive director on the Mayo Mill in Dover-Foxcroft.
Once robust, Maine’s groundfishery is on the ropes, leaving the future uncertain for even the most dedicated fishermen — and the harbor towns that give the Maine coast its character.
A real-life treasure hunt, the world's largest ice carousel, and more.
The entrepreneur and influencer made near-daily visits to Camden's Mount Battie.