Features
Where in Maine?
Yellow painted schoolhouse overlooking a valley. Location: Spragueville, Presque Isle
- Photography by: Kevin Shields
Dig It!
Amateur archaeologists are unearthing a new chapter in Maine history at the site of Fort St. George. Location: Popham Fort, St. George
- By: Elizabeth Peavey
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
Cover
- Photography by: Michele Stapleton
Revisiting One Morning in Maine
The village of Bucks Harbor, depicted in McCloskey’s “One Morning in Maine” hasn’t changed much in the last few decades. Location: Bucks Harbor, Scott Island, Brooksville
- By: Clarke Canfield
- Photography by: Richard Procopio
Back Home in Friendship
Artist Sam Cady’s studio is just a “dog walk” from Friendship’s crusty little harbor. Location: Friendship
- By: Edgar Allen Beem
- Photography by: David Plakke
Cape Elizabeth
One of Maine’s wealthiest suburbs, Cape Elizabeth is also a great place for sightseeing. Location: Cape Elizabeth, Two Lights, Portland, Head Light
- By: Virginia Wright
- Photography by: Michele Stapleton
Saving the Goodall Mansion
Through a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the proudest house in Sanford has acquired a secure future. Location: Sanford
- By: Douglas Rooks
- Photography by: Amazeen
Prancing into Maine
Miniature horses are stealing their way into hearts and barns across the state of Maine. Location: Lebanon, Buckfield
- By: Meadow Rue Merrill
- Photography by: Sara Gray
Departments
The Smell of the Sea
Cost saving measures in Washington have given mariners computer-generated voices delivering weather reports. Location: Washington
- By: Ken Textor
Best of the Coast
In a recent survey of 5000 of its readers, Offshore Magazine found that Maine is rated number one in at least three categories of boating amenities. Location:
- By: Ken Textor
Ghost Signs
All over Maine, pieces of the past peer out from faded signs and ads painted on forgotten walls.
Civic Center Vibes
A list of memorable milestones in the 25 year history of the Cumberland County Civic Center.
War of the Aliens
The invasive plant, purple loosestrife, may have met it’s match in the Galerucella beetle.
Presidential Vacation Options
Humorous comparison of President Bush’s two vacation homes. Location: Kennebunkport, Crawford, Texas
Acadia’s Elephant
Acadia National Park officials are attempting to grapple with the park’s traffic problem.
Bachelor’s Bequest
An old bachelor left a trust fund with the income to be paid to any local child whose parents would give him the middle name of Spurr. Location: Otisfield
White Puffin
A white puffin has been spotted off the coast of Washington County.
- Photography by: Jennifer Smith-Mayo
Roadside Retailers
Roadside vendors have long been a tradition in Maine. Location:
- Photography by: Michael Ricci
Mr. Jalbert’s Art
Bruce Jalbert was looking for something to occupy his time when he picked up a box of toothpicks. Location: Bar Harbor
Making a Difference
Maine’s per capita giving based on itemized tax returns is compared to the nation.
- By: Jeff Clark
Where’s the Fire?
Reader comments on the vintage photo in July’s issue. He concludes that photo shows the firehouse pumper being used to pump out water from a broken water main.
- By: David A. Jefferson
Gilsland’s Donor
A descendant of Gilsland’s benefactors comments on July’s article about the sanctuary.
- By: Elizabeth Freeman Spiller
July Where in Maine?
Reader identifies the July Where in Maine as Mackerel Cove at Bailey’s Island. Location: Mackerel Cove, Bailey’s Island
- By: Pam Giller
A Rough and Ready People
Roger Duncan’s epic history of coastal Maine is finally reissued in paperback. This hefty opus is a treasure trove of Down East fact and fable.
- By: Richard Grant
Briefly Noted
A brief look at three new books.
- By: Paul Doiron
Hitting the Open Road
Five driving tours to show off Maine’s foliage Image subjects: Megunticook, River Falls
- Photography by: Kevin Shields
Lewiston’s New Citizens
Lewiston Sun Journal article about the influx of Somalis into the city.
Serene Strolls
A list of Great places for a walk. Image subjects: Range Pond State Park Location: Poland
- Photography by: Kevin Shields
For More Information
Image subjects: Megunticook River Falls
Highlights of the Season
Image subjects: Megunticook River Falls
Lobster College
Anyone interested in Maine’s most famous crustacean will want to attend this year’s session of the Lobster College. Location: Prospect Harbor
- By: Andrew Vietze
Autumn Antiquing
Autumn antique shows. Image subjects: Megunticook, River Falls
- Photography by: Michele Stapleton
A Maine Autumn Sampler
Follow a single highway from the coast all the way to the colorful hinterlands Image subjects: Long Pond from Blueberry Hill Location: Route 27 Belgrade, Long Pond
- Photography by: Kevin Shields
No Maine Casino
Ellsworth American article about the proposed gambling casino in Southern Maine.
Fall Field Trips
Sign up for one of dozens of guided field trips Image subjects: Megunticook, River Falls Location: Flagstaff Lake
- Photography by: Thomas Mark Szelog
Nonprofits in Rockland
Rockland Courier Gazette article about the impact of nonprofit organizations on the local economy
Exploring Maine in Autumn
Hints and tips for getting the most out of the foliage season Image subjects: red maple leaves aerial view of lake yellow -leaved tree person with denim shirt holding armload of apples old house on Caterpillar Hill Golden trees on Brandy Pond Location: Mooselookmeguntic
- Photography by: Michele Stapleton
- and Kevin Shields
North Woods Gourmet
A surprisingly good sandwich shop where you might not expect one. Location: Millinocket
- By: Andrew Vietze
Pick of the Harvest
Image subjects: Megunticook River Falls
Hiking and Hawk Watching
Image subjects: Megunticook River Falls
- Photography by: Michele Stapleton
Rx for Megabusiness
Biddeford Journal Tribune article…Those who pin all their hopes on the future of any gigantic corporation could wind up stuck. Location: Biddeford
Fun in the Sun
MaineShare’s “Meet at the Mountain” is a fun day as well as a way to support the state’s nonprofit community. Location: Pownal Bradbury Mountain
- By: Andrew Vietze
Route One Foolishness
Bangor Daily News article about the controversy over widening a stretch of Route One between Warren and Thomaston Location: Warren
My Norway Neighbor
Author Chodosh recounts how a vivid dream prompted her to visit a dying friend. Location: Norway Pikes Hill
- By: Pamela Chodosh
The Hartstone Inn
A small B&B in the heart of Camden with outstanding meals. Location: Camden
- By: Michaela Cavallaro
- Photography by: Richard Procopio
Taking the Water in Wells
Vintage postcard depicting bathers at Wells Beach circa 1920. Location: Wells
- By: Ellen MacDonald Ward