Features
The Rescue
A shipwreck off Georgetown in 1901, from which a forlorn feline was rescued. Includes vintage photos. Location: Georgetown
- By: Ken Textor
- Photography by: Jane Stevens
A Magnificent Matriarchy
Movie Star Liv Tyler is part of three generations of remarkable and remarkably beautiful women who claim Maine as their home.
- By: Edgar Allen Beem
- Photography by: David A. Rodgers
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- Photography by: Sara Gray
Most Endangered
Every year Maine Preservation compiles a new list of historic properties around the state that are threatened by the wrecker’s ball.
Why They Call Him Saint Nick
When a local Agway store offers Christmas pet portraits, just about anything is apt to hop on Santa’s shoulder or crawl up his leg. Location: Belfast
- Photography by: Peggy McKenna
Maine’s Flying Santa
He wasn’t from Maine and he never actually flew a plane, but Edward Rowe Snow established a holiday tradition that charmed the nation.
- By: Jim Brunelle
Christmas in the County
Decked out for Christmas and dusted with fresh snow, this Aroostook County Shiretown is a true Maine beauty spot. Location: Houlton
- By: Robert Post
- Photography by: Sara Gray
Thomas School of Dance in Bangor
Polly Thomas was Bangor society and her dance school was Bangor’s answer to finishing school. Location: Bangor
- By: Deborah Dalfonso
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
Departments
Charting Celebrations
Quite a few names of Maine’s coves and harbors seem to imply that partying and revelry were on someone’s mind. Location: Christmas Cove, Rum Key, Holly Cove, Drunkard’s Ledge
- By: Ken Textor
Winter Dredging
Dredging projects in various rivers and ports should be well on the way by next Spring.
- By: Ken Textor
Holy Threads
Cynthia Simonds employs a handful of home sewers to help her produce stoles and a range of other worship textiles. Location: Newcastle
Annual Debate
WHEN should one hang the Christmas wreath?
- Photography by: Michael Ricci
SUV Heaven
A Ford Bronco or some other four-wheel drive vehicle outfitted with tracks makes an ingenious trail grooming machine. Location: Lewiston
- Photography by: Michael Ricci
Mystery Solved
Marine Salvage expert John Fish and his group have located the remains of the wrecked steamship, “Portland”.
Bond, James Bond
A little known Houlton plant is highly regarded in the world of Smith and Wesson firearms. Location: Houlton
The Bean Book
Millions of people get their idea of what Maine is like from the L.L. Bean catalog.
Upcountry Outpost
The owners of the Pittston Farm buildings do not own the land beneath them, and a sale is impending. Location: Pittston Farm, Rockwood, Seboomook Lake
- Photography by: Michele Stapleton
Seeds of Peace
A unique camp in Otisfield shows kids from around the world they’re all pretty much alike. Location: Otisfield, Pleasant Lake
- By: Jeff Clark
- Photography by: Jim Daniels
Declining Dailies
The Editor of the Portland Press Herald takes exception to several “glaring errors” in a recent article about Maine newspapers. The Down East editorial staff responds in kind.
- By: Jeannine Guttman
Learning a Lesson
One of the creators of the Camden Tribune reminisces about his paper’s brief life. Location: Camden
- By: Frank P. Bennet
Girl Power
Between 1860 and 1900 conditions in New England textile mills were horrific and children as young as seven were being employed.
- By: Agnes Bushell
Briefly Noted
4 books briefly reviewed by Paul Doiron.
- By: Paul Doiron
The Casino Committee
Maine Sunday Telegram article about the upcoming casino referendum.
Got Christmas?
Maine has a website that will direct folks to a source for farms and companies that do mail-order business in Maine foods and agricultural products, even Christmas trees.
- By: Andrew Vietze
Augusta’s Third Bridge
Kennebec Journal article about the lessons learned during the recent bridge planning. Location: Augusta
Property Tax Relief
A property tax relief proposal launched by Belfast officials. Ellsworth American article Location: Belfast
Inn Dining
Dinner at the Youngtown Inn during the holidays is a fine tradition. Location: Lincolnville
- By: Andrew Vietze
Snow Camping Secrets
A Bar Harbor based group of Mountain Guides offers a course called the How-Tos of Winter Camping.
- By: Andrew Vietze
- Photography by: Sara Gray
Chamberlain Forever!
A new civil war history book claims that Joshua’s Chamberlain’s role at Gettysburg was not exactly as Chamberlain reported it. The Brunswick Times Records responds..
Who’s To Blame
Mr. Diamon lays the blame for high property taxes right at the taxpayer’s door.
- By: Al Diamon
- Photography by: Steve Meyers
Fetching the Tree
Author’s nostalgic recollection of choosing the family Christmas tree.
- By: Anne M. Eilola
Natasha’s Portland
The menus at Natasha’s is drawn from the multi-cultural cuisine of her childhood, but never blends them, fusion style. Location: Portland
- By: Virginia Wright
Beating the Rush
A 1920s era mail truck, Ford Model TT. Location: Portland
- By: Ellen MacDonald Ward