What's in a Name? The Story Behind Every Town Name in Maine
A new book reveals the historical quirks, Native words, civic ambitions, and personal whims behind the names of Maine’s cities and towns.
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is a misnomer — it’s actually in Kittery, on Seavey Island | Down East Magazine
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.
Captain Randy Cushman, aboard his trawler, the Ella Christine.
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.