Features
That’s Entertainment?
Down East Contributing Editor Wayne Curtis goes searching for a Hollywood ending at Bangor’s new slot palace.
- By: Wayne Curtis
Almost Famous
You might not know Bob Ludwig’s name, but you’ve definitely heard his work.
- By: Andrew Vietze
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
The Ferry Game
For Maine’s island basketball teams, every road trip is an adventure on the high seas.
- By: Rob Sneddon
- Photography by: Melonie Bennett
Letters to the Editor
Where in Maine? As I leafed through my December issue, my heart skipped a beat when I instantly recognized the location of your “Where in Maine?” photograph to be Islesboro’s Grindel Point, where the ferry Margaret Chase Smith docks. Islesboro is the birthplace of my mother, the summer meeting place…
Where in Maine?
In the wintertime this Olympics-friendly Maine town is a blur of activity.
Retiring & Relocating to Maine
A Guide to Settling in Maine from the Editors of Down East
The Village
Ice fishing in the shadow of Mount Katahdin is a refreshing social affair.
- By: Andrew Vietze
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
The Ultimate Winter Survival Guide
Here’s an emergency kit packed with advice on staying warm, driving safely, having fun, and keeping sane this winter.
Departments
Requiem for a Meter Man
Opinions, advisories, and musings from the length and breadth of Maine.
Maine’s Insurance Mess
Good intentions – and costly miscalculations – led the state into its current predicament.
- By: Jeff Clark
Thirteen Women
A Maine novelist turns historian to tell the stories of the state’s unsung heroines.
- By: Agnes Bushell
Mislabeled Lobsters
Maine’s signature shellfish has a truth-in-advertising problem.
A Useful Purpose
Before recycling became fashionable in Lewiston, my family always made do.
- By: Marguerite Roy
Maine’s Retirement Communities
Retirement facilities continue to grow in popularity in Maine. Every year, more are being opened or expanded. Here is the most comprehensive list available.
The Local Scoop
Good newspapers capture the spirit of the communities they cover, often providing insights and information lacking in promotional brochures. Many also offer trial subscriptions with discounted rates.
The Cafe at Pat’s Portland
The city’s best-kept culinary secret is located above a neighborhood butcher shop.
- By: Virginia Wright
The Hospitals of Maine
Throughout the Pine Tree State you’ll find hospitals large and small offering some of the best medical care in New England.
Finding Your Way Around
Planning on relocating to Maine? Here’s a quick tour of the Pine Tree State.
Contents
R4 – Living in Maine, Working in Boston Passenger rail service has opened up new possibilities for professionals looking to relocate in the Pine Tree State. By Jeff Clark. R7 – Just a Plane Ride Away Many newcomers to Maine discover the state isn’t as remote as they thought. By Joshua F. Moore.
Maine by the Numbers
Sometimes numbers alone can tell a lot about a place. The comparisons are also interesting.
Just a Plane Ride Away
Many newcomers to Maine discover the state isn’t as remote as they thought.
- By: Joshua F. Moore
New in the Neighborhood
Vermont was the perfect home for us – until we found Maine. A personal essay by Michael Magras.
- By: Michael Magras
Living in Maine, Working in Boston
Passenger rail service has opened up new possibilities for professionals looking to relocate in the Pine Tree State.
- By: Jeff Clark
February Highlights
Get out of the cold this month and enjoy a concert, play, or art exhibit.
Bold Steps
Some daring students and a careful photographer helped create modern-day Colby College.
- By: Joshua F. Moore