Features
A Day At the Races
Only in Maine can you thrill to the sight of half a dozen turbocharged lobster boats racing in Harpswell Sound. Location: Harpswell
- By: Ken Textor
- Photography by: Michele Stapleton
The Quiet Beauty of Bridgton
For thousands of vacationers and would-be residents, this fun and funky little town is the center of western Maine’s lakes region, an area that’s as much a state of mind as a particular locale. Image subjects: downtown Bridgton Kezar Lake sun through trees and fog map of Bridgton area downtown – main
- By: Virginia Wright
- Photography by: Randy Ury
The House at Standish Corner
At the Marrett House, everything has been preserved exactly as it was left by the family who lived there for 150 years. Image subjects: Front of the Marrett House barn and flower gardens at the Marrett House looking out bedroom window at the flower gardens below interior view of the Marrett House interior
- By: Jennie Pfander
- Photography by: Sandy Agrafiotis
Masters in the Making
For the fifty gifted young musicians accepted each year at the Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival, the biggest lesson is learning to play well with others. Image subjects: Music students at Kneisel Hall Music students at Kneisel Hall Music students at Kneisel Hall Music students at Kneisel Hall Music
- By: Virginia Wright
- Photography by: Greg Morley
A Scintillating Shore Path
Who would believe that the prettiest new walk in midcoast Maine is located in Rockland? Image subjects: shore path along harbor Location: Rockland
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
Maine Summer Almanac
Here’s your summer forecast, accurate and dependable – maybe. Image subjects: summer tourists enjoying Maine’s coast
- Photography by: Trevor Paul Roberson
It’s All in The Details
It’s not just the doorknobs that are beautiful at the Danforth. The decor, the service, and the atmosphere all make it one of Portland’s most discreet pleasures. Image subjects: The Danforth Hotel – glass doorknob The Danforth Hotel – bedroom and fireplace The Danforth Hotel – front door and hallway
- By: Edgar Allen Beem
- Photography by: Amazeen
The Ultimate Moose Safari
Going on a moose safari in the Moosehead Lake region. Image subjects: Moose in water floating in camo covered float tubes to see moose Location: Greenville, Moosehead Lake Area
- By: Elizabeth Peavey
- Photography by: Richard Procopio
The Toughest Mile
The most challenging single stretch on the entire 2,160-mile Appalachian Trail just happens to be in Maine. Image subjects: view of Mahoosuc Notch Appalachian Trail trail through boulders almost like a cave hikers confronting the Notch hikers confronting the Notch hikers confronting the Notch hikers
- By: Jonathan Van Fleet
- Photography by: Marcy Monkman
Top Maine Videos
The only way to find out if any of these widely touted videotapes about the Pine Tree State is worth watching – or buying is to sit down and watch them all. Some are reviewed here. Image subjects: pile of video tape boxes on table top
- By: Paul Doiron
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
Departments
A Bigger Carousel
The Carousel Marina adds a restaurant this spring.
- By: Ken Textor
Maine Stage Craft
The word “stage” has a nautical history.
- By: Ken Textor
September 11 Changes
As a result of September 11, the Coast Guard will increase its patrols in Portland’s harbor. Location: Portland
- By: Ken Textor
Stranded Piano
Needed: one very large skyhook. Location: Great Duck Island
Fish Story
It’s not every white perch that leaves officials red-faced. Location: Messalonskee Lake
Rewriting History
The old story never did pass the straight-faced test. The sinking of the USS Eagle 56 subchaser was from a torpedo, not mechanical failure.
Imported Water
Calais is about to break one of its closest bonds with Canada. Location: Calais
Baxter by the Numbers
List of facts and information about Baxter State Park.
Maine Sox
Opening day will be very different this year.
Find of a Lifetime
They don’t call Maine the nation’s attic for nothing. Location: Camden
Proud Mainiac
A Mainer by any other name sometimes just sounds foolish.
Wintry Friend
Pleasure of watching an otter play on the ice along the banks of the Sebec River near Milo.
- By: Margaret Dean
Maine’sw Nursing Shortage
Article on nursing shortage failed to mention the Maine Technical College System’s lead in the health care taskforce.
- By: Alice Kirkpatrick
Memorable Gravesite
Information on Governor Baxter’s pet dog cemetery on Mackworth Island. Location: Mackworth Island
- By: Kavid Klinger
Getting Outdoors
Maine’s widespread state parks are bargains for everyone. Image subjects: Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park – view of rocky coastline
- Photography by: Sara Gray
Briefly Noted
Books reviewed include: Pineland’s Past: The First One “Hundred Years” by Richard S. Kimball, “Other Stories from Down East” by Marshall Dodge and Robert Bryan, “Wreck the Halls” by Sarah Graves, and “Angel Gabriel: The Elusive English Galleon” by Warren Riess.
- By: Paul Doiron
History by Committee
A new Maine history is more likely to put folks to sleep than illuminate the state’s heritage.
- By: Jim Brunelle
Ski Free
Ski free at Sunday River on Ski Free Days.
- By: Andrew Vietze
Slowing Turnpike Traffic
Portland Press Herald: The Maine Turnpike Authority plans to use pace cars to slow the traffic in construction zones.
State House Security
Maine Sunday Telegram: Security needs to be weighed against public accessibility.
Saving Land in Harpswell
Times Record: Support grows to preserve Merrucoonegan Farm as well as other wildlife habitat in the Midcoast area. Location: Harpswell
Ellsworth Bypass
Ellsworth American: Public survey identifies growth management as top concern. Support grows for bypass to downtown.
Take the Train
That’s what passengers on the new Downeaster are telling their friends – and for many good reasons. Image subjects: map of train’s route from Boston to Portland
- By: Jeff Clark
- Photography by: Clover McAllister
Demolishing Thomaston
Kennebec Journal: Stanley Gerzofsky wants the state to delay demolition of the prison. Location: Thomaston
Scarborough Fare
Scarborough, Maine’s largest city, is also home to Scarborough Marsh, Maine’s largest marsh. Location: Scarborough
- By: Andrew Vietze
Old Orchard’s Ballpark
Less than twenty years ago, baseball, real baseball, reigned in the beachside resort. Location: Old Orchard Beach
- By: Chad Finn
The Black Point Inn
Open year-around now, this Prouts Neck landmark offers meals to remember. Image subjects: inside the Black Point Inn dining room Location: Prouts Neck
- By: Paul Doiron
- Photography by: Randy Ury
Summer Highlights
Festivals and performances make the warm months lively. Image subjects: view of church from harbor during windjammer days
- Photography by: Kevin Shields
Post from the Past
Early postcard view of the Louisburg Hotel in Bar Harbor. Location: Bar Harbor
- By: Ellen MacDonald Ward