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Where in Maine? Our Favorite Answer

Each month, Down East editors select our favorite response to “Where in Maine?” Here is our favorite letter from August's photo.
canned cocktails from Three of Strong Spirits, Maine Craft Distilling, and Mast Landing Brewing Co.
Food & Drink

3 Maine-Made Canned Cocktails for Your Next BYOB Gathering

Maine distillers and brewers are starting to mix it up with ready-to-drink cocktails.
Katahdin, as seen from Abol Bridge
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How the Abol Bridge Opened Up the North Woods to a New Kind of Economy

Lots of history has flowed along the West Branch of the Penobscot River.
the Damariscotta River
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Kate Aldrich’s Favorite Maine Place

The Damariscotta River was a constant throughout the opera singer's upbringing.
Lulu Ranta with a salad at The Quarry in Monson, Maine
Food & Drink

Chef Lulu Ranta Brings a James Beard Award Home to Monson

Ranta’s impeccably warm, welcoming service at The Quarry won her this year’s Outstanding Hospitality prize.
11 Pieces of Maine-Sourced Gear for a Summer at the Camp
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11 Pieces of Maine-Sourced Gear for a Summer at the Camp

A summer guide to Maine-made tools, toys, and other gear to haul upta camp.
Gabriel Keith Sutton and Megan Rochelo relaxing with dachshund mix Emmet on a sectional Sutton made for the deck
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A Mid-Century Ranch in Biddeford Gets a Modern Makeover

A creative couple reimagines their 1965 place with sweat equity — and whimsical wallpaper.
a hiker on Barren Mountain
Travel & Outdoors

A Novice’s Guide to Hiking Maine’s 100 Mile Wilderness

You don’t need to be a grizzled thru-hiker to enjoy the remotest stretch of the Appalachian Trail.
Memorial Bridge between Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and Kittery, Maine
History

Memorial Bridge Marks 100 Years Spanning the Piscataqua River

A century ago, Maine got a little cozier with its only U.S. neighbor.
History

The Phantom of the Allagash Spooked Mainers and Stumped Investigators

Eighty years ago, an act of shocking violence in the Maine woods kicked off a sprawling manhunt that captivated observers all around the country and became a true-crime phenomenon.
Highland Green residents Peter Wood, Jim Von Benken, Sally Von Benken, and Ellen Wood
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20 Years On, Highland Green’s Original Residents Are Still Meeting New Friends

As Highland Green welcomes more residents to the active lifestyle community, it is also planning for the future.
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She’s a Rock Star

In South Bristol, an intrepid gardener turns a stony slope into a self-sustaining oasis.
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