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Arts & Leisure

How to Talk Like a Mainer

What does it mean to talk like a Mainer these days? As writer and linguist Michael Erard explains, the answer is wicked complicated.
Features

All is Well

A South Carolina novelist lost his storm-battered sailboat, but saved his marriage during a failed Atlantic crossing.
All Buzz, No Sting?
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All Buzz, No Sting?

Maine’s blueberry crop relies on imported bees, but a new rule to protect them might be something of a bumble.
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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.
Return of the Old-Timers
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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.
Maine State Parks - Popham
Travel & Outdoors

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.
Where in Maine?
Where in Maine?

Our Favorite Letter

Each month, Down East editors select our favorite response to “Where in Maine?” Here is our favorite letter from August's, Cobbosseecontee Lake picture.
Workingman's Art
Maine-Made

Workingman’s Art

Warren sculptor Jay Sawyer melds his work with his land in a way that brings out the best in both.
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Got Your Back

Furniture designer Geoffrey Warner’s curious-looking little stool is easy on bottom and spine.
Spose
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Why is Spose So Happy?

Make a decent middle-class living doing what you love or die tryin'.
Maine Homes, The Funhouse, Cumberland
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The Funhouse

A colorful Cumberland cottage invites all who visit to relax and play.
Maine Recipe, Tomato & Bread Salad
Food & Drink

Annemarie Ahearn’s Tomato & Bread Salad Recipe

A simple, wholesome meal evokes summertime in Maine. See Annemarie Ahearn's recipe for Tomato & Bread Salad.
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