Features
A new collection of art by seventy five contemporary and historic artists depicting our longest season, Winter.
- Photography by: Kevin Shields
You might want to tuck your family into a condo at Sugarloaf, one of the liveliest and most laid-back communities in Maine. Location: Sugarloaf
- Photography by: Sara Gray
Maine's pilot program putting laptop computers in seventh grade classrooms is getting rave notices from teachers and students. Location: Portland Freeport Pembroke
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
A growing number of otherwise normal Mainers have fallen prey to the enchantment of orchid growing. Location: Ellsworth
- Photography by: Sara Gray
Psychic medium, Vicki Monroe does a radio call-in program, gives psychic seminars, and offers private readings.
- Photography by: David A. Rodgers
Departments
Along the Waterfront Microbrew Harbor Along the Waterfront Aquaculturist Passes Calendar of Events February Highlights Cover Dining Down East On the Marsh, K'port Down East Bookshelf Back to the Land Again? Down East Bookshelf Back to the Land Again? Down East Bookshelf Briefly Noted I Remember Durham
Thirsty sailors near Castine can tie up at Dennett's Wharf for locally brewed beer and ale plus oysters and a reasonably priced menu. Location: Castine Bagaduce River
The grandfather of Maine's aquaculture industry has died. Location: South Bristol
The Maine Italian sandwich celebrates its centennial. Location: Portland
Some intrepid Ashlanders are recreating a historic trek. Location: Ashland Quebec
- Photography by: Michael Ricci
The dependence on weather channels and official forecasts disconnects us from the real world outside our windows.
Aroostook's embrace of biathlon is beginning to pay off. Location: Fort Kent Presque Isle
One of the nation's foremost outdoors writers says that coyote snaring is both ineffective and inhumane.
- Photography by: Len Rue Jr
Concern over an article that Down East ran about Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area that will encourage too many people to the delicate, fragile property. Location: Phippsburg
A collector's guide to the tinted landscape prints of Charles Sawyer.
A new book argues that progress isn't all it is cracked up to be, and takes up the question of whether it is possible today to live in a sane relationship with the natural world.
A cozy two-story restaurant retrofitted into an old hardware store. Location: Damariscotta
A world famous team will perform a repertoire of choreographed acrobatic tricks at Sugarloaf in February 2004 Location: Sugarloaf
Some of the most interesting sights in Portland Harbor are the old forts. Location: Portland South Portland
Maine Sunday Telegram article about Political attack ads.
Bangor has learned how popular as well as lucrative cultural and arts events can be. Bangor Daily News article. Location: Bangor
Author reminisces about a special winter when he rediscovered ice skating. Location: Durham
A list of Maine newspapers
A list of colleges offering courses geared to the interests of older Mainers.
A comprehensive list of retirement facilities in Maine
A list of hospitals, large and small, all across the state of Maine.
Every corner of the state offers advantages for retirees. Full page Stapleton photo of Cape Porpoise. Location: Cape Porpoise Kennebunkport
- Photography by: Michele Stapleton
A new kind of independent-living community is springing up around the state.
Statistical Chart showing population figures, median income, temperatures, crime rate and more by county.
traditional retirement is out of the question for a growing number of aging, yet active Mainers.
- Photography by: Nance Trueworthy
A list of chambers of commerce around the state.
A superb restaurant offering a cuisine both elegant and whimsical; a feast for the eyes and the palate. Location: Kennebunkport
- Photography by: Randy Ury
Winter festivals and live performances brighten up our shortest month.
Vintage photograph of skaters on the Penobscot River, with the old covered bridge in the background, circa 1880. Location: Bangor Penobscot River
