Features
Upcountry Christmas
When the Lowden clan gathers to celebrate the holiday at Penny Royal Farm, all the trimmings are homemade. By Michael T. Kinnicutt.
Maine’s One and Only Russian Admiral
George Tate, of Stroudwater, earned his stripes in the Czar’s navy. By William David Barry.
Doctor No
Dr. O’Keefe prefers his Vinalhaven practice to a Washington post. By James P. Brown.
Winter Comes To the Lakes
The “long season” in western Maine is never short on beauty. Photographs by Joe Devenney.
Making It In Maine
Two more success stories from the Pine Tree State.
Sunshine and Shadow
The tradition of Maine quilting is nurtured by skillful hands. By Nancy Habersat Caudle.
Taking the Tree
An annual rite renews the season’s promise. By John N. Cole.
Departments
Room With A View
There’s something about Maine that appeals enormously to the New York Times; they view it as a sort of time warp, a place where progress collides with the status quo, where things remain unchanged from our childhood. By Caskie Stinnnett.
Down East Bookshelf
A Taste of Maine for Christmas
North by East
Opinions, advisories, and musings from the length and breadth of Maine.
Along the Waterfront
After 25 Years, a Yacht of His Own
Outdoor Maine
Moose Hunt Supporters Score Resounding Victory at Polls
I Remember
Chopping Cordwood on the Halves
Cover: “Christmas at Searsport” (22″ x 30″), oil on canvas, by Waldo Peirce (1884- 1970). This winterscape, which was painted in 1958 by the celebrated Maine painter, a native of Bangor, belongs to the collection of the Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport.