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Savvy shoppers have learned that Maine's museum shops have become a whale of a treat. Image subjects: shop of the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath museum shop of the Portland Museum of Art shop at Maine Coast Artists Ann Clark in Center for Maine History Museum shop
- By: Steven Dodd Hughes
- and Paul Doiron
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
In a time when the Grand March has all but disappeared everywhere else, the graduating class of Boothbay Regional High School keeps the elegant tradition alive. Image subjects: Grand March at graduation dancing at graduation dancing at graduation Grand March at graduation Grand March at graduation Location:
- By: Sarah Goodyear
- and Ron Spomer
- Photography by: Tonee Harbert
Most everyone who knows the midcoast village say it's beautiful, but few can say exactly where it is. Image subjects: view of Damariscotta River house and fields with horses Old Walpole Meeting House stone wall and house view of Damariscotta River Location: Walpole South Bristol
- By: Bob Roundy
- and Galen Winter
- Photography by: Brian Vanden Brink
Tree with multiple blue heron nests. Image subjects: tree filled with nesting blue herons Location: Edinburg
- Photography by: Thomas Mark Szelog
Recognize this official-looking edifice in all its spring glory? Image subjects: Raymond H. Folger Library Location: Orono
- Photography by: Kevin Shields
What is it about these yellow blossoms that make little kids so happy. Image subjects: young girl holding a buttercup close up of yellow buttercup
- Photography by: Kevin Shields
A recent discouvery reveals artist Eric Hudson was also a skilled photographer. Location: Monehgan
- By: Ellen MacDonald Ward
- and Charles Fergus
Not if you bark, growl, or nip at them. But they're brighter than they look. Image subjects: porcupine on ground porcupine in tree
- By: Galen Winter
- and Ken Textor
- Photography by: Len Rue Jr
In a town immortalized by Sarah Orne Jewett, a bright new cottage helps preserve a landmark farmstead. Image subjects: view of exterior of house kitchen view living room porch dining table in enclosed porch sitting on window seat with three dogs bedroom Location: Martinsville
- Photography by: Brian Vanden Brink
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Along the Waterfront Twenty's Plenty Along the Waterfront Learning the Marine Trade Along the Waterfront Camden Boat Auction Along the Waterfront Red Tide Expert Calendar of Events June Highlights Dining Down East The Thistle Inn Down East Bookshelf Island Reverie Down East Bookshelf Briefly Noted Down
The lobster boat races held annually are supposed to abide by a "twenty's plenty" speed rule. Location: Boothbay Harbor
- By: John Brindle
- and James P. Brown
Susan Swanton, now the executive director of the Maine Marine Trade Association, began learning the business working at a boat yard.
- By: Robert Jones
- and James P. Brown
John Hurst, director of Biotoxin Monitoring for the state, is sometimes known as the "Grandfather of Red Tide
- By: James P. Brown
- and Warner Shedd
The Camden Area YMCA will raise funds again this year with a boat auction. Location: Camden
- By: Barry G. Davis
- and James P. Brown
Chris Dunn and his wife have opened Canine Country Club in Northport. Image subjects: dogs heaven - animals relaxing Location: Northport
- Photography by: Michael Ricci
People come to Bethel just to see the huge pile of snow resulting from a publicity project. Location: Bethel
In search of the perfect whoopie pie. Image subjects: animals and whoopie pies
- Photography by: Michael Ricci
Despite warnings about mercury-laden trout, anglers are pouring into Maine sporting camps. Image subjects: Larry and Shannon LeRoy inside camp building Location: Second Roach Pond
- By: Jeff Clark
- and Steven Dodd Hughes
- Photography by: Jeff Clark
Readers take offense at recommendation that people "skinny dip in Eagle Lake", the Bar Harbor water supply. Location: Bar Harbor
- By: Robert Jones
- and Paul Murphy
A reader adds some luminaries to the list of "L-A's Claim to Fame Location: Lewiston - Auburn
- By: Gary Kramer
- and Susan Hathaway Boydston
Identifies map in article about becomming a Registered Maine Guide as his guidebook.
There were once more than 100 covered bridges in Maine, however only a handful remain.
Any of these old forts make a great place for a picnic. Image subjects: Fort Edgecomb
- Photography by: Kevin Shields
In Maine, getting there can be half the fun. From scenic detours to roadside attractions, motorists and bicyclists alike will find pleanty of entertainments Down East to enliven their travels.
Here is a list of major woods roads. Image subjects: Golden Road
- Photography by: Douglas Merriam
Books Reviewed here include: "Desire Lines" by Christina Baker Kline, and "Nude in Tub: Stories of Quillifarkeag, Maine" by G.K. Wuori.
- By: John Falk
- and Paul Doiron
Some monuments have a secret or two that you won't find in most guidebooks.
The coast of Maine is but one of the settings evoked by a dying woman in this new nove.
- By: Sarah Goodyear
- and Steven Dodd Hughes
Moody's Diner in Waldoboro may well be the most famous diner in the state, but it isn't the only one. Image subjects: A-1 diner at night
- Photography by: Lunn Kaplin
Vintage-car buffs can find a little bit of heaven Down East.
Some years ago the state decided to label several beautiful roadways "designated scenic highways
There are more than half a dozen tourist train operations in the state.
A great way to get around - try one of these public or private ferry services. Image subjects: Elixabeth Ann" service to Monhegan
- Photography by: Michele Stapleton
Here is a list of one essential guide to Maine and several helpful ones.
Journal Tribune: Location: Sanford Springvale
Kennebec Journal: Some in Augusta propose setting aside money to fund future purchase of land for preservaton purposes.
Portland Press Herald: Maine Medical Center plans to build a Center for Molecular Medicine in Scarborough. Location: Portland Scarborough
Kaja Vielleux has offered free antique appraials for over sixteen years. Location: Newcastle Thomaston
It may be in an old gas station, but this restaurant offers up some fine fried seafood. Location: Portland
- By: Andrew Vietze
- and Dale Spartus
I was only four at the time and I don't recall what I was thinking, but I was guilty as charged. Location: Flagstaff Lake
A former pub in Boothbay Harbor has blossomed into a very pleasant restaurant. Image subjects: Owners Daviedd Welch and Wendy Hayford in dining room of Thistle Inn Location: Boothbay Harbor
- By: Ken Textor
- and Barry G. Davis
- Photography by: Randy Ury
Art shows, canoe races, and festivals dot the early summer calendar.
Circa 1905 photograph of women having a picnic meal aboard the yawl "Olwyn".
- By: Ed Gray
- and Ellen MacDonald Ward
