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Food & Drink

Northern Maine Brewing Company

High-tech brewing and creative cooking generate a buzz at Aroostook County’s only brewpub.
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Home + Garden

3 Fancy-Pants Camps in Maine

These three spots are taking camping to the next level.
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Richard Allen’s Wild Horses Could Drag You Away

Richard Allen’s wild horses could drag you away.
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Bring Back the Original State Flag!

We have three good reasons why.
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May 2018

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Maine Dispatches

Opinions, advisories, and musings from the length and breadth of Maine — including a rogue chicken, a Mainer named Jesus Christ, and a new way to "get there from here."
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Land, Water & Wildlife

Eagle Freaks

The resurgence of Maine’s bald eagle population is one of the state’s most impressive ecological comeback stories. Ron Joseph remembers the big personalities and unorthodox methods that made it work.
Flounder Recipe
Food & Drink

Flatfish Feast

In Maine, flounder is plentiful this time of year. For a simple take, just pan-fry our flat, finned friend and add a squeeze of lemon. The delicate fillets taste even better dressed up with capers and parsley, and a side of potatoes and asparagus rounds out a perfect spring meal.
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Life’s a Beech

The real story behind the simultaneous rise and fall of one of our state’s great tree species.
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Our Favorite Letter

Each month, Down East editors select our favorite response to “Where in Maine?” Here is our favorite letter from the March photo of The Swinging Bridge, Brunswick and Topsham, Maine.
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