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Each month, Down East editors select our favorite response to “Where in Maine?” Here is our favorite letter from September's, Biddeford picture.
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Heirlooms

In our farmhouses and our fields, stories of the past still linger.
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The Art Project

Using bright paint, antiques, and curiosities, sculptor Dan Dowd transforms an awkward building into a stylish home.
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Islands A–Z

From art trails to the Zephyr Ledges, we’ve put together a guide (with a little help from our islander friends) that’s as freewheeling and eclectic as the islands themselves.
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Bon Voyage (and Appétit)!

Portland proper isn’t the only foodie haven on Casco bay. Just a ferry ride away, the islands are scenic spots for scrumptious coastal dining.
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A Meal as Easy as Late Summer

Freshly picked vegetables and herbs bring out the best in pastured chicken.
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War of Secession

On the outskirts of the small city of Caribou, some folks want to lower their taxes by going it alone.
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Wild Wild East

On Maine’s islands, the presence of law enforcement is light to nonexistent. So how does a community make do with only the thinnest of thin blue lines?
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Tempo Dulu

The Danforth Inn’s restaurant, Tempo Dulu, features the cuisine of Southeast Asia — Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and predominantly Indonesia. Read our review of Tempo Dulu, including online extras.
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The women of Islesboro’s Sewing Circle (est. 1858) make everything from baby sweaters to iPhone cases — not to mention a strong community fabric.
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