Maine in Ten Years

Governor Angus King predicts that Maine's population in 10 years will be older, richer, better educated, more diverse, more tolerant, and still angry about taxes.

Looking Ahead

25 bold predictions by Maine's best known swami, Tim Sample

The Maine That Will Endure

Some shots of Maine's natural beauty. Location: Lubec, StoningtonGeorgetown,Winter Harbor,

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The Maine Beyond My Stay

Veteran newspaperman, John Cole spells out the issues and trends that will likely confront the state of Maine after he is gone.

Reinventing Maine's Downtowns

The Main Street program works to re-engineer the economic makeup of outmoded business districts. Location: Bath, CamdenPortland, Old Port

What Are the Odds?

.Light-hearted illustration by Chris Van Dusen portrays the likelihood of various changes taking place in the next 10 years

Wilder Within

Park Director Buzz Caverly's master plan, "Wilder Within" has 6 major proposals for halting the degradation of the park. Location: Baxter State ParkMount Katahdin

Table of Contents

Cover Dining Down East Becky's Diner, Portland Down East Bookshelf The Creative Class Letters to The Editor October's Photograph Letters to The Editor McCloskey's Maine Letters to The Editor Correction North by East Back to the Future North by East Taxationland North by East Faces of Maine North by East

The Big Chill

North America could be facing another ice age.

Faces of Maine

Ten of Maine's citizens respond to the interview question, "Will Maine Be Better in 10 Years for you and your Family?" Includes thumbnail photo of each individual.

Island Paradox

Working class people have been driven off most Maine islands by soaring property prices as well as taxes and reduced lobster landings. Vinalhaven is a current exception. Location: VinalhavenGreat Diamond IslandLong Island, Peaks Island

Back to the Future

A Harvard history professor predicts that rail and cruise ship travel will make big changes in Maine's tourism scene.

Medical Tease

High Tech medicine is on the way, but can we pay for it?

Taxationland

Maine's taxes and regulatory structure need revamping.

Invasion of the Boomers

Studies show that enormous changes are in store for Maine when the baby boomers begin to retire here in droves.

McCloskey's Maine

The present owner of Condon's General Store in Buck's Harbor tells us what it is like to be the trustee of this Maine icon. Location: Buck's Harbor

Correction

A correction to Mr. Eastman's letter to the editor printed in November 2003 issue Location: Sanford

October's Photograph

Reader identifies the October "Where in Maine? as the water plant at the Little River Dam. Location: BelfastNorthport

The Creative Class

Professor Florida believes that a core creative class will shape deep and profound shifts in the ways we work and play, as well as in our values and desires.

Becky's Diner, Portland

Becky's Diner has good food at a good price, no frills or phony charm. Location: Portland