Features
Deep Joy
Borealis Press, a plucky little enterprise that has made an impressive dent in the greeting card industry. Location: Surry
- By: Richard Grant
- Photography by: Greg Morley
Mama Micucci’s Market
An Italian grocery at the foot of Munjoy Hill is a family operation. Location: Portland
- By: Monica Wood
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
Face to Face With Hollywood
Scarborough author, Don Snyder, confronts his own characters as he watches his novel being filmed for television.
- By: Edgar Allen Beem
Parson Progressive
The Reverend Rob McCall, an outspoken Blue Hill preacher. Location: Blue Hill, Awanadjo
- By: Luther Young
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
Cover
Location: Wiscasset
- Photography by: Brian Vanden Brink
The Line
January 02, 2004 will mark the last time hopeful campers will spend a frigid night in tents in order to reserve choice spots in Baxter next summer. A new system is in the works. Location: Millinocket
- By: Maria Padian
- Photography by: Michele Stapleton
Wiscasset’s Moment
A mainly photographic essay on the beauties of Wiscasset in winter. Location: Wiscasset
- Photography by: Brian Vanden Brink
Departments
It’s Boatyard, Please
Billing’s Boatyard provides a wider variety of services than most, including hot showers and laundry facilities. Location: Stonington
- By: Ken Textor
The Elm of Elm Island
Noone knows for sure how the twin Elm Islands originally received their name, but there is now an elm tree thriving on one of them. Location: Casco Bay
- By: Ken Textor
Cat House
An elderly couple in Andover is no longer able to care for the scores of cats they have been housing. Location: Andover
- Photography by: Michael Ricci
O Tannenbaum
There is competition for the title of tallest white pine in Maine. Location: Norway, Morrill
Applying Themselves
Poland Regional High seniors are all required to fill out and submit an application to college, although there is no obligation to be accepted or to attend. Image subjects: Poinsettias Location: Poland
- Photography by: Kevin Shields
Holy Headquarters
Portland is home to 3 large cathedrals. Location: Portland
Front Row Seat
The Maine DOT intends to have two webcams focused on the building site of the new Bucksport bridge. Location: Bucksport
- Photography by: Michael Ricci
Merry Mailmen
Postal workers in Portland bring the post office to area nursing homes at Christmas time. Location: Portland
Home-Grown Patriots
The USA Patriot Act has become a high priority issue in Maine. Photo of Barbara McDade, director of the Bangor Public Library.
- By: Jeff Clark
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
All In A Name
Grandchild of original WaCo Diner owners tells the real story of how the Diner was named. Location: Eastport
- By: Pat Colwell
Border Memories
Reader reminisces about his own preteen border crossings in the 1940s. Location: St. Pamphile, St. Leonard, Keegan
- By: Gene Michaud
Briefly Noted
A brief look at three new books about Maine, one of art prints, one of poetry, and one of wilderness essays.
- By: Paul Doiron
Toughing Out Winter
Intrepid biologist and author, Bernard Heinrich gets up close and personal when studying how animals survive brutal Maine winters.
- By: Kristen Lindquist
Fishing’s Doubtful Future
Ellsworth American article about the bleak future of the groundfishing industry.
Roll Your Own
The Havens Candy company offers guests a chance to make their own peppermint candy canes. Location: Westbrook
- By: Andrew Vietze
Santa Longfellow
The Wadsworth-Longellow House offers December visitors a glimpse of a Victorian Christmas. Location: Portland
- By: Andrew Vietze
Train-Bus Partners
Trains and buses make better partners than competitors according to a Portland Press Herald article. Location: Portland
Turning Point
Author reminisces about a past Christmas when her father was lost in a snow storm. Location: Monson
- By: Wendy Anderson
Henry and Marty, Brunswick
A hole-in-the-wall bistro serves an upscale dining experience. Location: Brunswick
- By: Maria Padian
- Photography by: Randy Ury