Shifting Sands

Due to some terrible federal engineering, Wells Beach is washing away. How can the "Friendliest Town in Maine" protect its most precious asset?

Virginia Wright photography by Dean Abramson

Painting Chatto Island

For Brooklin artist Tom Curry, inspiration comes in the form of an unassuming offshore isle.

Susand Hand Shetterly photography by Benjamin Magro

Who Gets In?

Over the past year, Down East associate editor Michaela Cavallaro was granted exclusive and unprecedented access to the Bates College admissions office. What she learned about how Maine colleges choose students may surprise you.

Michaela Cavallaro, photography by Hannah Dawes

The Little Orange Book

Laugh if you must, but this little booklet ranks among the most read titles in recent Maine history - and it's useful, too.

Andrew Vietze

A Touch of Glass

Prism Glass in Rockport offers the perfect pairing of fine food and fine art.

Meadow Rue Merrill photography by Jennifer Smith-Mayo

The Wreck of the Windfall

Forty-five years ago, a Maine schooner went down with all hands off Bermuda. In South Freeport, remembering the Windfall each year has become an act of faith.

Gerry Boyle

Camden's Green House

One of Maine's toniest coastal communities is now home to one of the nation's most eco-friendly homes.

Joshua F. Moore, photography by Brian Vanden Brink

Editors Note

Paul Doiron

Inside Maine

Letters to the Editor

The Oldest Collector

I can't figure out how she eluded my stakeout.

Charlotte Albright

The Ghost is Gone

In Augusta, term limits seem to apply to everyone.

The Maine Viewpoint

Counties to the Rescue?

Can regional government save you money?

Jeff Clark

What's In A Picture?

Fishy Politics

Joshua F. Moore

Where in Maine?

Photograph by Keven Shields