What's new in Maine today, August 20, 2008?

One if by land, two if by sea tolls...in Maine? An Auburn bell has been linked to the Revolutionary War hero Paul Revere.

Three Olympic rowers — count 'em, THREE — traveled from Maine to Beiging stroke for America. It's different strokes for different Maine folks, however;  a new study reveals Maine has the highest obesity rate among the New England states.

What's new in Maine today, August 18, 2008?

Mainers Anna Goodale and Elle Logan helped the U.S. Rowing team win gold in China.

The Auburn Police Department is tooling around in Segways to see if the two-wheeled contraptions can become a fuel-efficient mode of transportation for fighting crime.

Thunderstorms led to flash flooding in the Maine towns of Minot and Hebron August 16, closing several state roadways in the two towns. See videos of the flooding aftermath, including destroyed roadbeds and displaced culverts, here.

What's new in Maine today, August 12, 2008

Torrential rainfall in Midcoast, Maine today prompts flash flood warnings by the National Weather Service. A low pressure weather system is hugging the coast and offshore, making marine conditions less than pleasant.

If a windjammer cruise was on your mind, these videos from the <i>Heritage</I>, taken last month, will beat watching the the rain fall. The complete Berth of the Cool series aboard the <I>Heritage</I> can be read on Down East.com.

What's new in Maine today, August 11, 2008

Mainers Anna Goodale and Elle Logan, and the other six members of the U.S. Women's Crew team, have qualified for the finals in the event, which will be held Sunday.

If you think the words flash flood and Maine don't go together, think again; watch the video from wmtw.com to see what happened in Freeport, Maine last week.

What's new in Maine today, August 7, 2008

 Mainers are marching as Olympians at the start of the Beijing Olympics today. Congratulations to Wyatt Allen and Adam Craig, rowers Anna Goodale and Elle Logan, race walker Kevin Eastler, and swimmer Ian Crocker. Crocker may be in Texas more often than Maine these days, but once a Mainer, always a Mainer...

The Maine Folk Art Trail makes a splash in the New York Times.  You can learn more about Folk Art in Maine here.

Conservationists have graded Gov. John Baldacci. Read about his B- on Boston.com.

What will conservationists have to say about the surging demand for cord wood in Maine? Hard to say, but the rush is on for firewood. If you will be among the thousands stacking wood this month and into the fall, consider submitting a picture of your handiwork to Matt's Coffee, a Maine roaster who uses firewood to fire the roasting ovens.

What's new in Maine today, August 5, 2008?

A definition of the social-lite scene in Matinicus by Eva Murray, and award-winning Maine mushrooms.

Careful monitoring of watercraft protects a Maine pond from an invasive aquatic species (and, no, it isn't milfoil).

What's new in Maine today, August 4, 2008?

El Camino  — the Brunswick restaurant — has made it to GQ's top 20 Best  Cocktails in America list thanks to its pomegranate margarita.

A new theater company, Fenix, performs its take on Two Gentlemen of Verona in Portland's Deering Oaks Park this week. Take it in, if you can.

For all New Yorkers who have wanted a guide to Maine, this one's for you from Down East.


What's new in Maine today, August 1, 2008?

Want to know a winner of a seafood recipe? Down East staffer Jan Campbell took top prize at today’s Seafood Cooking Contest at the Maine Lobster Festival. Get your free recipe here.

Katahdin Lake is now part of Baxter State Park. Read the timeline of protecting one of the best vantage points of Mount Katahdin.

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A new book proves that vintage photos can tell not only what life in Maine was like in the past but help provide insight into the Maine way of life today. Read more »

A published photographer shares his top secrets for snapping memorable pictures of Maine. Read more »