August Calendar
What to do in Maine this month? See our calendar of events, for the best of Maine travel, food, culture, and homes & gardens.
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Every Maine Lighthouse, Ranked
A categorical run-down of all 65 of Maine's beloved coastal beacons. -
Beaking Out!
A dilettante’s guide to the fine feathered world of Maine birding -
The Monson Experiment
Can Art (and 10 Million Bucks) Revive a Fading North Woods Town? -
Where in Maine?
Can you name this lakeside village and the mountain on the far shore? -
Nowhere Land
A speck of a village at the northernmost tip of Maine, Estcourt Station is (sometimes literally) the place you can’t get to from here. -
Down East Shop
The perfect gifts for the lovers of Maine in your life. -
Down East Adventures
It's time for a ME vacation. Join us on a custom Maine trip. -
Travel Maine
Download our free guide to the Best of Maine Travel -
Maine Homes
Real estate, architecture & design, expert advice, and more.
Your Favorite Places to Paddle in Maine
Recently, we asked what your favorite place is to paddle a canoe or kayak in Maine. Here are some of your responses.
Featured Artist: Marsha Donahue
Get a chance to win this painting at our 2015 Art of Giving Gala, September 17 in Portland. Read more about featured artist, Marsha Donahue, and how she was inspired to paint “Outlet, Chimney Pond.”
Why is Spose So Happy?
Maine’s hardest-working rapper gets happy.
Return of the Old-Timers
With a playlist of swing and boogie-woogie tunes, the all-volunteer WYAR is gaining enthusiastic listeners — and many of them are under 35.
The Funhouse
A colorful Cumberland cottage invites all who visit to relax and play.
August 2015
The August issue is now on newsstands and in our store! Your favorite Maine state parks, the definitive guide to the Maine accent(s), the Kennebunks’ identity crisis, Spose talks, and blueberry pancakes.
Boynton-McKay
Brian Beggarly and his wife, Molly Eddy, purchased Camden’s popular breakfast and lunch spot, Boynton-McKay Food Co., a year-and-a-half ago. See how they’re putting their own stamp on this beloved small-town institution.
10 Favorite Maine State Parks
We asked Down East readers to pick one favorite from among Maine’s more than 50 stunning state parks and historic sites. Hundreds of you answered the call. See if your favorites made the list — then pack a picnic, grab your backpack, and go outside to play.
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