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He wasn't from Maine and he never actually flew a plane, but Edward Rowe Snow established a holiday tradition that charmed the nation.
A shipwreck off Georgetown in 1901, from which a forlorn feline was rescued. Includes vintage photos. Location: Georgetown
- Photography by: Jane Stevens
Movie Star Liv Tyler is part of three generations of remarkable and remarkably beautiful women who claim Maine as their home
- Photography by: David A. Rodgers
Every year Maine Preservation compiles a new list of historic properties around the state that are threatened by the wrecker's ball.
- Photography by: Sara Gray
Decked out for Christmas and dusted with fresh snow, this Aroostook County Shiretown is a true Maine beauty spot. Location: Houlton
- Photography by: Sara Gray
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
Polly Thomas was Bangor society and her dance school was Bangor's answer to finishing school. Location: Bangor
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
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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
Dredging projects in various rivers and ports should be well on the way by next Spring.
Marine Salvage expert John Fish and his group have located the remains of the wrecked steamship, "Portland".
Millions of people get their idea of what Maine is like from the L.L. Bean catalog
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
WHEN should one hang the Christmas wreath?
- Photography by: Michael Ricci
Cynthia Simonds employs a handful of home sewers to help her produce stoles and a range of other worship textiles. Location: Newcastle
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
A little known Houlton plant is highly regarded in the world of Smith and Wesson firearms Location: Houlton
A unique camp in Otisfield shows kids from around the world they're all pretty much alike. Location: Otisfield Pleasant Lake
- Photography by: Jim Daniels
One of the creators of the Camden Tribune reminisces about his paper's brief life. Location: Camden
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.
4 books briefly reviewed by Paul Doiron
Between 1860 and 1900 conditions in New England textile mills were horrific and children as young as seven were being employed.
Maine Sunday Telegram article about the upcoming casino referendum.
Mr. Diamon lays the blame for high property taxes right at the taxpayer's door.
- Photography by: Steve Meyers
Maine has a website that will direct folks to a sourcefor farms and companies that do mail-order business in Maine foods and agricultural products, even Christmas trees.
A Bar Harbor based group of Mountain Guides offers a course called the How-Tos of Winter Camping.
- Photography by: Sara Gray
Kennebec Journal article about the lessons learned during the recent bridge planning. Location: Augusta
Dinner at the Youngtown Inn during the holidays is a fine tradition. Location: Lincolnville
A property tax relief proposal launched by Belfast officials. Ellsworth American article Location: Belfast
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..
Author's nostalgic recollection of choosing the family Christmas tree.
The menus at Natasha's is drawn from the multi-cultural cuisine of her childhood, but never blends them, fusion style Location: Portland
A 1920s era mail truck, Ford Model TT. Location: Portland
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