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Famous Mainers Slept Here!

Recently on the market: a trio of homes once owned by big-shot 19th-century soldier-statesmen.
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November 2020

As a difficult year draws to a close, we salute Mainers doing their part to make the state a better place. Plus, a breathtaking photo tour of Maine's most divisive 53 miles.
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December 2019

The winners of our 5th Annual Reader Photo Contest, a look at that iconic fish house in Cape Porpoise (you know the one), and more.
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Meet Maine’s Macramé Queen

With fresh designs and a skilled hand, Christina Hill is bringing macramé back.
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5th Annual Down East Reader Photo Contest

After five years of running our annual reader photo contest, we can say one thing for sure: Down East readers know how to capture Maine’s magic in every season. See this year's winning shots!
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Scenic Spin

We plucked a narrow-eyed racing cyclist out of retirement and dropped him into the “vacation on two wheels” that is BikeMaine. Can he learn to relax and enjoy the ride?

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