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Although the Biglow Mountain Range draws hikers all summer long, only a few attempt to trek the ridgeline in winter. Image subjects: Snowshoeing down peak Rob Tice surveys Bigelow Preserve from atop Avery Peak snow covered lean-to Tice in sleeping bag map of Bigelow Range trail Location: Biglow Mountain
- Photography by: Daryn Slover
When one of Maine's most respected artists abruptly changes his whole style, it gets tongues wagging. Image subjects: Artist Mark Wethli standing infront of large mural. pannel of mural by Wethli pannel of mural by Wethli pannel of mural by Wethli pannel of mural by Wethli
For the Maine otter, winter is a season full of fun - and not only because it likes sliding in the snow and diving under the ice for fish. Image subjects: sea ottor
Nothing less than first-place medals will suit the youngsters of Aroostook County who are growing up with a world-class biathlon training center in their midst. Image subjects: marksman students skiing marksman in prone position Location: Presque Isle Fort Kent
- Photography by: Michele Stapleton
Can you identify this wonderful old sanctuary? Image subjects: old Maine meetinghouse Location: Waldoboro Meetinghouse Cove
- Photography by: Brian Vanden Brink
Without the hubub of summer, this little midcoast town is as sweet as you can find for a midwinter getaway. Image subjects: Camden Harbor public landing at Camden harbor Cappy's Chowder House Gleason's Gallery Smiling Cow sign over storefront Skiers on top of Mount Battie sidewalk in Camden Location:
- Photography by: Richard Procopio
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Now you can learn how the compass was developed.
No changes are planned here. Location: Penobscot
Making a product as common as seasalt. Location: Bailey Island Richmond
The hazards of kite flying in Ogunquit. Location: Ogunquit
How to lengthen I-95 without any new pavement.
Despite that it was compiled two years ago, the 2000 Census information is being released in dribs and drabs. Here are some of the basic demographic details.
They certainly haven't crippled the ligislature, but they haven't improved its efficiency either. Image subjects: State legislators in session in the House.
- Photography by: Scott Perry
Four movies that have action supposedly taking place in Maine, but none were actually filmed in Maine.
The Maine Film office convinced the producers of "In The Bedroom" that Maine was financially and artistically the best location for their film.
Family unhappy with comment about abusive mother in article about five boys who died in Brooks. Location: Brooks
Thanks for the essay "A November Wedding".
A new book traces the use of the famed waterway from native canoeists to modern Boy Scouts. Location: Allagash River Chamberlain Farm
Books reviewed include: "Cut Shot" by John R. Corrigan, "Le Québécoise: The Virgin Forest" by Doris Provencher Faucher, and "Islands of Maine: Where America Really Began" by Bill Caldwell.
Maine has an unwritten covenant with it's citizens to spend the tobacco settlement money on tobacco health and cessation programs.
Chambers of commerce in every corner of the state have brochures, websites, and advice that can save you time and money.
From Salty Villages to cosmopolitan cities, there are Maine communities to fit every lifestyle. Here is a list of Maine towns and communities by region with brief information about each.
You can customize your dog sled trip around the Moosehead Lake region. Location: Moosehead Lake
Retirement facilities continue to grow in popularity in Maine - every year more are being opened or expanded. Here is a comprehensive list of them.
The scientific and educational collaboration now under way may reshape the Maine economy in the years ahead. Location: Mount Desert Island
That's what towns all over Maine are calling the retirement living communities that have sprung up in their midst. Location: Falmouth Kennebunk Topsham
The governor get a pay raise.
Fewer people know about the cross country skii trails around Millinocket than know about the snowmobile trails. Image subjects: view of Mt. Katahdin Location: Millinocket
- Photography by: Richard Giguere
Facts and figures can paint a clear picture of a place. Here's a look at Maine's counties - by the numbers.
Maine retirees seem to have an insatiable interest in learning, the key reason for the state's rapidly growing senior college system.
Don't underestimate the power of volunteerism that's still alive in our towns and villages. Image subjects: State's Cornucopia Location: York
- Photography by: Steve Meyers
Across the state, hospitals large and small offer up-to-the-minute medical care that is often enhanced with a personal touch.
Neither it's nondescript facade nor its vegetarian reputation hints at the exciting and excellent fare. Image subjects: Eddie Fitzpatrick and Mary Ledue Paine in Pepperclub restaurant Location: Portland
- Photography by: Randy Ury
Performances and festivals fill out the midwinter schedule.
Who needs a thinsulate jacket when a fur coat will do? 1937 photo of Mr. Herbert Johnson and husband ice fishing. Location: Yarmouth
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