Features
Keeping It Simple
Even when it comes to dream houses, sometimes less is more. Image subjects: small cottage in woods inside cottage Location: Bethel
- By: John Hadley
- and George Hickox
- Photography by: Brian Vanden Brink
Returning to An Earlier Day
This southern Maine classic transports the couple who built it to a simpler, more forthright time. Image subjects: view of exterior of house dining area of house large open fireplace with dog on hearth living room hallway
- By: Meadow Rue Merrill
- Photography by: Sandy Agrafiotis
Caribou vs Westbrook
During the great championship game of ’69, a gangly senior from Aroostook made Maine basketball history by throwing “The Shot Heard ‘Round the State”. Image subjects: Mike Thurston on basketball court Don Douglas in his law office Location: Caribou, Westbrook
- By: Tom Roster
- and Edgar Allen Beem
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
Embracing Nordic Traditions
An unusual lakeside home in Western Maine is bursting with colorful surprises. Image subjects: exterior of shingle home dining room kids brightly colored bedroom sitting room kitchen
- By: Galen Winter
- and Frank Andrews
- Photography by: Sandy Agrafiotis
Sugaring – Big Time
Deep in the North Woods, a family from Québec risks everything to turn a profit making maple syrup. Image subjects: maple tree with tap connected to tubing Jean-Claude Pare and wife maple sugar house – modern machinery sugar camp – interior of camp house Location: Somerset County, Dole Pond
- By: Michael Burke
- Photography by: Michele Stapleton
Updating the Tried and True
The house that architect Scott Simons built for himself in Yarmouth deftly combines his respect for the Maine vernacular with his love for the Maine outdoors. Image subjects: Hillside House – modern original home kitchen living room
- By: Charles Fergus
- and Paul Doiron
- Photography by: Brian Vanden Brink
Departments
Old Port Oysters
Sometimes J’s Oyster Bar is too close to the harbor. Location: Portland
- By: Tom Davis
- and Ken Textor
Kayaking Caution
Canoes and kayaks are the most dangerous recreational watercraft and just one accident in Maine could give the industry a black eye.
- By: Steven Dodd Hughes
- and Ken Textor
The Swinging Bridge
Tread Lightly on this Brunswick landmark. Location: Brunswick
- By: Galen Winter
En Guard
Swashbuckling Mainers have found a new sport. Image subjects: two cartoon moose fencing Location: Bucksport, Portland
- By: Ralph P. Stuart
- Photography by: Michael Ricci
Ladies Who Laugh
A mirthful movement that started in Maine. Location: Kennebunkport
What is the Oldest Building in the State of Maine?
What’s the oldest building in the state of Maine? Location: York
- By: Tom Huggler
Roaring Loring
Attracting outfits to the former air base has been more successful than anyone dared imagine. Location: Limestone, Caribou
- By: Charles Fergus
- and Jeff Clark
Recalling Old SoPo
Reading about South Portland was almost as good as a trip back home. Location: South Portland
- By: Elizabeth Tupper
- and Bruce Buck
Who’s in a Picture
The photo in the November “What’s in a Picture” is actually Mary Selmore, not Molly Nicola. Both women were apparently known as Molly Molasses.
- By: E. Donnall Thomas Jr
- and Carol B. Smith Fisher
Call of the Wild
Maybe Maine needs the Wolf, a new book suggests, more than the wolf needs Maine.
- By: Russ Gould
- and Thomas Urquhart
Briefly Noted
Books reviewed include: “Maine: The Spirit of America”, “Women Who Kept the Lights: An Illustrated History of Female Lighthouse Keepers” by Mary Louise Clifford and J. Candace Clifford, and “Rumford Stories” by Linda Farr Macgegor.
- By: Michael McIntosh
- and Paul Doiron
College Bound
Sun Journal: Maine college students are going out of state to college-but they’re not returning.
- By: George Hickox
Saddleback Settlement
Kennebec journal: At last the money is available to preserve the Appalachian Trail crossing Saddleback Mountain. Location: Rangeley
- By: Tom Huggler
Read All About It
Good local newspapers capture the spirit of the communities they cover, providing a handy introduction for anyone considering relocating to a particular area.
- By: Steven Dodd Hughes
RVs in Acadia
Bangor Daily News: RVs are becoming a serious problem on some roads in Acadia National Park. Location: Acadia National Park
- By: Bob McDill
A Quick Tour of the State
If you’ve only spent time in one or two towns here, you might like to know what the rest of Maine has to offer. You might be surprised how many faces the state actually has.
Brand-New Mainers
For many newcomers, especially those in their fifties, the distinction between relocation and retirement is a bit blurry.
- By: Charles Fergus
Off the Beaten Path
Despite its name, the Appalachian Trail Café is located in the center of Millinocket. Location: Millinocket
- By: Ralph P. Stuart
- and Andrew Vietze
Retirement Communities of Maine
Every year more retirement facilities are being opened or expanded across the Pine Tree State. Here is an up-to-date list.
- By: Gary Kramer
Maine at a Glance
Numbers of all sorts help characterize the different counties of the Pine Tree State.
Gardening 101
Attend Maine Garden Day at Central Maine Technical College and get set to plan your garden. Location: Auburn
- By: Douglas Tate
- and Andrew Vietze
Essential Details
Tips and bits to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about moving to Maine.
- By: Charles Fergus
The Winds of War
An ill-fated hike from Presque Isle gave my Boy Scout troop a brush with history. Location: Presque Isle
- By: Clair Kofoed
- and Jack Pasqual
Hugo’s
A longtime Portland favorite has a new owner who’s also a familiar face. Image subjects: Rob Evans and Nancy Pugh inside Hugo’s restaurant Location: Portland
- By: Clair Kofoed
- and Debra Spark
- Photography by: Randy Ury
March Highlights
New art exhibitions plus the Portland Flower Show perk up the month.
- By: Ralph P. Stuart
The Old College Dorm
Early photo of students in their dorm room at Bates College.
- By: Vic Venters
- and Ellen MacDonald Ward