Features
Best Seat in the Woods
The Country Club Inn in Rangeley has the ultimate Maine woods color show vistas along with your meal. Location: Rangeley
- Photography by: Kevin Shields
Off the Peninsula
Portland has another side that isn’t trendy, urban and brick. People who live there say it’s the best part of town. Location: Portland, Stroudwater, Woodfords, Rosemount, Back Cove, Oakdale
- By: Michaela Cavallaro
- Photography by: Sara Gray
Shoulder Season
That in-between season when it is no longer summer, but not yet fall.
- By: Richard Grant
- Photography by: Bradley Lanphere
Seeing the Forest For the Trees
A brand new camp in western Maine uses boulders and actual tree trunks for support.
- By: Joshua F. Moore
- Photography by: Brian Vanden Brink
The Gathering
A memorial gathering held by the friends and relatives of E. B. White just a few weeks after his death. Includes a drawing by Trevor Roberson in the style of Garth Williams. Location: Brooklin, Blue Hill
- By: Marion K. Stocking
- Photography by: Tillman Crane
The Mighty Maze at Levant
The huge corn maze near Bangor is a fairly challenging course and a delightful bit of Autumn fun. Location: Levant
- By: Elizabeth Peavey
- Photography by: Peggy McKenna
Departments
Seasonal Dockside Dining
A restaurant with open air dining on the harbor. Location: Sebasco Harbor
- By: Ken Textor
Adding Insult to Injury
A line of fruit juices begun in Maine was sold to a California firm and is now being discontinued. Location: Scarborough, Saco
Emergency Ads
A North Carolina company sells emergency vehicles for $1.00 in exchange for allowing them to carry ads. Location: Clinton
- Photography by: Nance Trueworthy
Playing the Slots
Maine voters face another gambling question this November…whether to allow horse-racing tracks to have slot machines. Location: Bangor
Grammar Cops
A group of eagle-eyed Latin students have formed a club at Waterville High School. Location: Waterville
Breathless in Pemaquid
Maine’s only public accessible lighthouse. Location: Pemaquid, Muscongus Bay
Snow, You Say?
When should Mainers look for the first snowfall of the season? Location: Gray
Last Outpost
A former backwoods company farm will become a living history center devoted to North Woods lumbering. Location: Golden Road
- Photography by: Douglas Merriam
Suspending Disbelief
The closing of the Bucksport bridge to vehicles over 12 tons is wreaking havoc on the economy of the areas around it. Location: Bucksport, Prospect, Verona Island
- By: Jeff Clark
- Photography by: Kevin Shields
Remembering Caskie
Caskie Stinnett fans give thanks for the recent reprint of a Stinnett essay.
- By: Ron Sheridan
- and Marge Sheridan
Family Gambling
Reader’s comments about the negative aspects of a casino presence in Maine.
- By: Karen Grenier
August Photograph
Reader’s identify the August, “Where in Maine?” as the town of Alna. Location: Alna, Head Tide, Sheepscot River
- By: Rick Wirling
The Great Maine Tragedy?
Novelist Agnes Bushell critiques a recent reprint of Mary Ellen Chase’s historical novel, “Silas Crockett”.
- By: Agnes Bushell
Fall Frolics
A variety of autumn activities including beer and wine sampling, apple picking and leaf peeping.
- Photography by: Michele Stapleton
Briefly Noted
The chef-owners of the Arrows restaurant have published their first collection of recipes. Location: Ogunquit
- By: Paul Doiron
Gourmet to Go
A popular diner in Gardiner has branched out into a new space and added a number of upscale delicacies. Location: Gardiner
- By: Andrew Vietze
MDI Real Estate Values
Mount Desert Islander article about increasing property taxes on the island and in Bar Harbor. Location: Mount Desert Island
Pizza Please
A convenience store and gas station that serves remarkably good pizza to eat in or take out. Location: Wiscasset
- By: Andrew Vietze
Kiddie Casino
Maine Sunday Telegram article about the danger of casino gambling to teens.
Studying the Brain Drain
Portland Press Herald article about Maine’s low teacher pay and the challenge to attract educated young people to live and work here.
- Photography by: Steve Meyers
No Recess in Lewiston
Lewiston Sun-Journal article about eliminating the morning recess at schools in favor of classroom time. Location: Lewiston
Cliff Walk
An extraordinary footpath between old summer homes in York and the crashing surf. Location: York
- By: Andrew Vietze
Biddeford Budget Woes
Biddeford Journal Tribune article about the budget problems in the city. Location: Biddeford
Arborvine, Blue Hill
The Hikade family runs a restaurant where traditional cuisines are blended with American creativity in an elegant but relaxed atmosphere. Location: Blue Hill
- By: Christine Parrish
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
Yarmouth Yardwork
Vintage photo of students engaged in raking leaves at North Yarmouth Academy about 1915. Location: Yarmouth
- By: Ellen MacDonald Ward
- Photography by: Ferdinand Merrill Corliss