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4 Maine Music Artists to Watch in 2025

Plus, more than a dozen new releases to add to your Maine playlist.
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Travel & Outdoors

Mainers Are Gathering Under the Stars

When the stars align, amateur astronomers throw stellar parties all across the state.
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Under New Ownership, The Good Table Remains a Solid Neighborhood Joint

Chef Matt Ginn’s reimagined menu introduces crowd-pleasing brasserie fare to the Cape Elizabeth mainstay.
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Land, Water & Wildlife

How the Forest Society of Maine Became One of the Nation’s Largest Land Trusts

Forty years ago, a novel legal agreement set aside some 18,000 acres in Attean Township for conservation — and timber harvesting.
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The Stargazer’s Guide to Maine

All across Maine, people are getting out to gaze up at the state’s distinctly dark skies — and to help protect them.
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Caitlin Fitzgerald’s Favorite Maine Place

The actress and Camden native has fond memories of hiking Monhegan’s Cliff Trail.
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5 Maine-Made Aprons That Are Fit to Be Tied

With styles for every cook, Maine apron makers have you covered.
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A Hobbyist’s Train-Village Model of Belfast Veers Slightly Off Track

Sam Green’s intricate model celebrates Belfast’s past, present, and potentially permissive future with a downtown strip club and nods to naturism. 
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How to Photograph the Night Sky

Maine photographer Benjamin Williamson offers his tips and tricks for capturing the cosmos.
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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 September's photo.
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A Stellar Guide to Enjoying (and Preserving) the Night Sky in Maine

The night sky is a wonderful thing to get lost in, and it’s a terrible thing to lose.
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How Much Longer Will the Threat of Industrialization Loom Over Sears Island?

For activists trying to save Sears from development, the clock is ticking.
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