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Richard Russo:
'Mankind is Our Business'

The Pulitzer Prize-Winning writer explains why giving back is a writer's call. Join Russo and the five authors of A Healing Touch for a book signing April 11 in Waterville. Read more »


Maine Governor Declares Hospice Volunteer Month

In honor of the volunteer spirit of hospice and the release of Down East's A Healing Touch, Gov. Baldacci names April Hospice Volunteer Recognition Month. Read more »


Extreme Makeover Films First Haunted House Edition in Maine

What does the author of Dark Woods, Chill Waters: Ghost Tales From Down East Maine think about television producers destroying a haunted house? A chilling Q&A with Marcus LiBrizzi. Read more »


Out with the old, in with the new
Which Do You Prefer: Before — or After — Extreme Makeover?

Author Marcus LiBrizzi stands in front of the home built by Extreme Makeover for a Milbridge family. He favors new to old.... Read more »


Why I Love Maine
A Video Blog

One man, one video camera, one magical state. See why Jeff Swanson loves Maine.... Read more »


Those Crazy Mentos Men...ARE MAINERS!

The fountains of cola and fizz — and the ensuing Internet buzz — are the creation of two Buckfield residents. Read more »


Once a Mainer, Always a Mainer

Elizabeth Peavey, Down East contributing editor, had one goal while growing up in Maine: to get out. And she did. She traveled to Tasmania and to the top of the Isle of Skye. She lived in San Francisco and Boston. But she came home. Read more »


The photographer's story:
Community Is The Secret of Somali Success

David Rodgers photographed the Lewiston's Somali community for "Somalis in Lewiston: The Untold Story," published in the September 2007 issue of Down East Magazine. These are his images and views, his story behind the published story. Read more »


The Unbearable Lightness of Kicking: Adult Leagues Add a New Sport

Bill Sumner sits at a table with his teammates; he shifts his ice pack from one injured leg to the other then takes a sip of beer. Read more »


Puppy Love

Chris Hanson has helped rescue more than 700 dogs. But will new rules proposed by the state leave the dogs homeless? Read more »

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Should the Waldo-Hancock Bridge go up in smoke?

Homeland Security wants to see what it takes to drop a bridge. Read more »

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Sea Glass

Turning a walk along the beach into a voyage of discovery Read more »


Signs of The Times

Thomaston has taken it upon itself to reinvent the walking tour — and other towns are taking notice. Read more »


Where & Why:
West Quoddy Head Light

A Beacon for Heavy Shipping Traffic -- 200 Years Ago Read more »


Penobscot Marine Museum

Maine's oldest maritime museum consistently captivates visitors. Read more »


At Sea in Greater Portland

For people living in and around Portland, there's simply no getting away from Casco Bay. It wraps around Cape Elizabeth and the cities of Portland and South Portland like a protective mother, splashing onto their wharfs and rocks, reminding these... Read more »


Downeasters — Glory of Shipbuilding

The Maine Downeaster was born in order to carry the wheat crops of California. Maine and California were far more entwined than most of us realize today. The California gold rush of 1849 triggered the speed and beauty of the fast Maine clipper... Read more »

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The Scruggs Report

Artists Seeking the Best Look to Lincolnville

When it comes to canvas, one company stretches above the rest... Read more »


Maine Music to Hear — Now

The October issue of Down East features '10-Maine Musicians You Need to Hear Right Now.' To hear three musicians — NOW — click here: Read more »


Enjoy a Camden International Film Festival First

Maine-produced documentaries will show during CIFF, September 27-30th. Read more »


Dancing Shoes

A veteran observer of the NABF, Jaysun Jackie, swears today's crowd is the largest Saturday morning/early afternoon he's ever seen. Jackie should know...he's been working backstage at the blues festival for years. One thing there's of which... Read more »


Outside, Looking in

"He has, to my mind, one of the most thoroughly original styles and folk inspirations and color I've seen in many years," Ralph Saltus says of Charles Wilder Oakes. "He's entirely genuine; he's not affected at all. His paintings are from a... Read more »


Broadway at the Beach

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A Blank Canvas

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Home & Garden
Brushstrokes
Brushstrokes

Antique chair restoration. Read more »




Brushstrokes
Why Paint? Why Not!

Painted Treasures gives new color to vintage furniture. Read more »


Info Extension
Plan Now for Pollinators

With a little planning, your garden can keep legions of bees buzzing..... Read more »

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The Scoop: Brevetto Kitchen & Wine Bar in Camden

An early look at Brevetto, Camden's new wine bar. Read more »


Down East Food Update

Food stuff in the magazine and online. Read more »


A Tale of Two Maines

Divided we stand between lobster and maple syrup. Read more »


What is good Maine food?

Is the pinnacle of Maine dining fried clams or foie gras? Read more »


West Branch Pond Rhubarb Surprise

A Delight for Spring -- Or Anytime You Can Find Fresh Rhubarb Read more »


My Kitchen's Better than Yours

Kitchen tours ignore the obvious: Maine kitchens are for cooking. Read more »


Kitchen Gardener To Be

Maine — and Mainers like Roger Doiron — inspire me to grow my own food. Read more »


Best Thai in Belfast

Seng Thai restaurant in Belfast serves up delicious, authentic Thai food. Read more »


The Scoop: The Market Basket in Rockport

Rockport's gourmet shop is a food-lovers haven with lots of goodies and great food to go. Read more »


Next Stop for Dinner: Bowdoin College

Maine’s reputation for great food extends out of the restaurants and onto the college campuses. Read more »

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A Tentative Deal at the Morning Sentinel

Labor and management negotiators agree a new contract – but it’s a short one Read more »


Press Mess

Foibles and folly from the Maine media Read more »


Should the Waldo-Hancock Bridge go up in smoke?

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This House

Off the power grid and mindful of every quirk, University of Maine student Rebecca Iaciofana celebrates a rural, purpose-driven life. Read more »


Tomorrow

Sailing Maine's Penobscot Bay on a warm September afternoon prompts poet June Knowles to consider winter's chill... Read more »


Maine's Secret Places

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Talking Ugly

The host of the radio show “Talking Maine” allegedly uses profanity and an ethnic slur on the air Read more »


The Air Turns Blue

Blueberry, that is, as in Blueberry Broadcasting, Maine’s newest media giant. Read more »


When Did You Last Have Moxie?

No, not spunk — when was the last time you enjoyed a Moxie soda, the official beverage of the state of Maine? This video puts Down East in pursuit of all that is Moxie — a reveals a unique flavor and an even more unique Maine character. Read more »


Morning Sentinel Labor Dispute Escalates

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Why is Maine So Bookish?

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Make Way for Ducklings Maine Style

Boatyard Ducklings is reminiscent of the McCloskey classic, but the ducks make their home in a dinghy on the coast of Maine rather than in a city pond Read more »


Five Fine Attributes of Stunning Seaside Homes

Maine's premier architectural photographer Brian Vanden Brink zooms in on common characteristics shared by uncommonly lovely homes. His new book, At Home By the Sea: Houses Designed for Living at the Water's Edge (written by Bruce Snider... Read more »

Local Politics

State Representatives and Senators

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Congressional and Senate Delegations

Click here to see your Congressional representatives.

Pursuing a Maine Education

A resource for financial aid in Maine. Read more »


The University of Southern Maine Offers Endless Possibilities in Maine’s Largest City

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University of New England Places Health First

UNE offers programs of study on the University's Biddeford Campus, the Westbrook College Campus in Portland, University of Maine - Presque Isle campus, and three campuses in Israel. Read more »

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A Maine Education

Secret sources of financial aid and why Chinese kids are flocking to Maine private schools. Read more »

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Upcoming Events

20th Annual Heirloom Appraisal Day
05.09.2008

Part "old home day", part "Antiques Roadshow", Yarmouth Historical Society has been presenting an annual appraisal event for 20 years! A top-notch...

Rufus Porter Museum Cultural Heritage Series 2008
05.09.2008

The Third annual Cultural Heritage Series is scheduled for July 8 - 12, 2008 in Bridgton, Maine. The series is highlighted by a 3-day class Rufus...

Cabinet of Curiosities: The Museum, Science Collections, and You
05.09.2008

This exhibit, curated by the museum’s co-chief scientists, Paula Work and David Work, shows the many facets of the museum’s science...

Journeys West: The David and Peggy Rockefeller American Indian Art Collection
05.09.2008

This exhibition features Pueblo paintings, Navajo blankets and silverwork, embroidered Dakota leatherwork, Nez Perce weavings, basketry from...

Journeys West: The David and Peggy Rockefeller American Indian Art Collection
05.09.2008

This exhibition features Pueblo paintings, Navajo blankets and silverwork, embroidered Dakota leatherwork, Nez Perce weavings, basketry from...

Recent Acquisitions & Contemporary Works from the Permanent Collection
05.09.2008

Among the recent additions to the museum’s permanent collection are works by Joanne Baldinger, Jeffrey Becton, Bob Brooks, Rudy Burckhardt, David...

Recent Acquisitions & Contemporary Works from the Permanent Collection
05.09.2008

Among the recent additions to the museum’s permanent collection are works by Joanne Baldinger, Jeffrey Becton, Bob Brooks, Rudy Burckhardt, David...

Progressive Gourmet Dinner
05.09.2008

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