Kittery or Bust
Why are Portsmouth restaurateurs crossing state lines?
December 2018
Facing Winter with Bionic Ears
A line of clothing and learning toys for deaf children is born out of a couple’s efforts to help their son.
The Bottom of the Page
“As you get older, those seasons accelerate, arriving and departing like houseguests — hardly time to clean up after one before the next one is on the doorstep.”
A Very Bruce Christmas
Maine children’s-book author Ryan T. Higgins has penned a series of hits — and drawn his titular grumpy bear into the holiday spirit.
Picture-Perfect Christmas
See southern Maine through the lens of Holly Star, a lighthearted holiday flick out this month.
Where in Maine
In the early 20th century, this town was home to a hotshot young poet who wrote some pretty maudlin Christmas-themed verses. Can you name this seaside hamlet?
Gifts That Give Twice
You can feel doubly good about buying holiday gifts when you’re also supporting the work of Maine nonprofits.
Merry Christmoose!
Deck the halls with the Maine state animal.
Bach to the Future
Julia Adams has logged a half-century with the Portland String Quartet.
Victorian, Times Three
These very different house museums recreate Christmas as their owners might have celebrated it.
Our Favorite Letter
Each month, Down East editors select our favorite response to “Where in Maine?” Here is our favorite letter from October’s photo of Flagstaff Lake.
Reign of Terroir
We’re raising a glass this holiday season to the rise of Maine wine.
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