Features
Mitchell of Maine
After eight years in the U.S. Senate, George Mitchell finds himself within grasp of national power. By James P. Brown.
A Storm to Remember
The Gale of ’98 sank 300 New England ships, but seven Mainers on the schooner Chamberlain fought their way to survival. By Ellen MacDonald Ward.
Down East Delicatessen
A State of Maine sampler for holiday feasting.
Maine’s Changing Culinary Climate
Smoked pheasant, arugula, and organic broccoli supplement the tried and true. By Leslie Land.
Fill the Steins to Dear Old Rudy
Rudy Vallee was living proof that while you might take the boy out of Maine, you can never take Maine out of the boy. By C. Stewart Doty.
Autumn’s Last Bow
A final hike on the Appalachian Trail leads to Screw Auger Falls. Photographs by Robin Lovell.
In Search of Norumbega
Historic maps tell the story of the exploration of Maine and New England.
The Nine Ghosts of Charley Umberhind
Poet Robert P. Tristram Coffin and friends didn’t believe the stories until they saw the “ghosts” with their own eyes. By John Gould.
Into the Woods
Comforts were few in the old logging camps, but the esprit was memorable, as recently discovered old photographs reveal.
Making It in Maine
Snow scoops, fire engines, and pottery — three more success stories down east.
Departments
Room With A View
The island and I got off to a poor start a number of years ago because of its name; there was something about the word Hamloaf that embarrassed me, that made me think the whole thing was a joke. By Caskie Stinnett.
The Talk of Wilton
Tom Thumb and the Woman from Wilton
The Maine Viewpoint
Art vs. Athletics at the University
Letter from Upcountry
North Woods Soul Food
Along the Waterfront
New Square-Rigger Planned for Bath
Down East Bookshelf
A Child’s Garden of Prose
Top of the Month
Calling All Chowderheads
North by East
Opinions, advisories, and musings from the length and breadth of Maine.
I Remember
Dad’s Campaign for National Office
Cover: Harvest bounty, photographed by Benjamin Magro at the Old Conway House, Rockport.