Features
The Brothers Hancock
Hancock Lumber is committed to maintaining a critical mass of forested land to create the vibrant forest economy Maine needs. Location: Casco, Rattlesnake Mountain, Tumbledown Mountain
- By: Jeff Clark
- Photography by: Randy Ury
The Culture of Clutch
Tillman Crane’s fine photos remind us of the honest beauty of well-used tools and other ordinary truck. Location: Liberty
- Photography by: Tillman Crane
Beyond the Halls of Ivy
The handsome old village of Orono refuses to surrender its identity to strip malls and chain restaurants or even the University of Maine. Location: Orono, Stillwater River, Penobscot
- By: Virginia M. Wright
- Photography by: Michele Stapleton
The Frog Squad
Thanks to the efforts of wetlands ecologist Aram Calhoun, Maine now leads the nation in cataloguing and protecting its vernal pools.
- By: Christine Parrish
- Photography by: Leonard Lee Rue III
Cover
- Photography by: Michele Stapleton
Getting Paid to Doodle
Camden illustrator Chris Van Dusen lives and works on the coast of Maine. He has made a reputation for bringing wit and wackiness as well as tack-sharp draftsmanship to his work. Location: Camden
- By: Edgar Allen Beem
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
Departments
Transatlantic Triumph
A book about the laying of the first transatlantic telegraph cable.
- By: Ken Textor
What Do You Think About Casino Gambling?
Thumbnail photos and quotes of Maine residents concerning the proposed casino in southern Maine.
- By: Peggy McKenna
- Photography by: Peggy McKenna
Bugging Birds
Using computerized sensors to monitor the nesting habits of petrels. Thumbnail photo of baby petrel in nest. Location: Great Duck Island
Great Diamond Debate
A controversy over the number and use of golf carts as island transportation. Location: Great Diamond Island, Diamond Cove
- Photography by: Michael Ricci
Our Silly Neighbors
New Hampshire tries yet again to investigate whether the Kittery Shipyard belongs to Maine or New Hampshire. Location: Kittery
- Photography by: Michele Stapleton
Civil Unions
Chart showing concentration of gay/lesbian couples in ten U.S. metro areas. Taken from 2000 census records.
Mice on Ice
The practice of freezing mice embryos for future use. Location: Bar Harbor
- Photography by: Michael Ricci
The Maine Scene/Signs of Spring
Photo by J. Smith-Mayo…Yard Sale sign
- Photography by: Jennifer Smith-Mayo
The ATV Menace
Vandalism to private lands caused by rogue ATV riders, and the widespread calls for control measures.
- By: Jeff Clark
- Photography by: Corbis
Canny Artists
Reader’s comments concerning Mr. Boyer’s use of the word “crazy” to describe some artists on the island of Monhegan. Location: Monhegan
- By: Sandra Mason Dickson
Trapping Coyotes
Comments of the Executive Director of SAM concerning a recent article about their program of coyote snaring. Includes Ted William’s response to the comments. Location: Kennebunk
- By: George Smith
- Photography by: Len Rue Jr
Briefly Noted
Capturing the Commons: Devising Institutions to Manage the Lobster Industry, written by a U of Maine Professor.
- By: Paul Doiron
Death in the Woods
A new book seeks to reopen Maine’s most notorious recent murder case. Location: Bowdoin
- By: Al Diamon
Caribou’s Yard Sale
The city wide yard sale held in Caribou every May. Location: Caribou
- By: Andrew Vietze
Public Access in Biddeford
Quote from the Biddeford Journal Tribune about Biddeford’s decision not to fund the public access TV channel. Location: Biddeford
New Wildlife Refuge
A 4700 acre refuge built on the old Loring Air Force Base. Location: Limestone
- By: Andrew Vietze
Book Talk
Some of the many programs available at PPL. Location: Portland
- By: Andrew Vietze
Policing Oxford County
.Lewiston Sun-Journal article about small towns without police departments contracting with the county sheriff’s for coverage. Location: Bethel, Dixfield, Mexico
Beating Camp Abenaki
A 1960 game between the two great baseball powers of the Maine Camp League
- By: Roger Sperber
Cleonice, Ellsworth
A new bistro in Ellsworth brings the taste of the Mediterranean to Ellsworth. Location: Ellsworth
- By: Brooke Dojny
- Photography by: Richard Procopio
May Highlights
Plant sales, parades, and art exhibits mark the return of Spring to Maine . Photo of Yvonne Jacquette’s oil pointing, Channels, p. 43. John Boeckler photo of a vintage barn in Union.