Features
A new book contains many of the views Maine's first registered guide used to lure tourists here a century ago. Location: Rangeley
Everything at Fernwood Gardens in Swanville thrives in limited sunlight, including apparently, the happy couple who run the place. Image subjects: Shade-loving plants at Fernwood Gardens Owners Rick and Gail Sawyer at Fernwood Gardens Fernwood Gardens Nursery with plants for sale at Fernwood Gardens
- By: Jane Lamb
- and Greg Roth
- Photography by: Kevin Shields
Even many Mainers are unaware of the secluded stretches of coastline, woodsy biking trails, and genuine tranquillity that abound just moments from the famous harbor. Image subjects: view of village fro water people walking along road people wading off rocky shore map of Boothbay region Location: Boothbay East
- By: John Falk
- and Elizabeth Peavey
- Photography by: Michele Stapleton
Every year a new crop of young ladies vie for the venerable crowns. Location: Rockland Union
An entertaining new CD walking tour discloses some of the rich local color that lurks just behind the facades. Image subjects: Old Camden postcards, Discovering Camden and Rockport CD Location: Camden Rockport
- By: John Barsness
- and Richard Grant
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
Thanks to a $1.3-million restoration effort, the tower of the 194-year-old Portland observatory is once again open to gawkers. Image subjects: View from the top of the Portland Observatory View from the top of the Portland Observatory Portland Observatory from the ground Inside the Portland Observatory
- Photography by: Brian Vanden Brink
The spirit of the great Maine author still lives in her South Berwick homestead. Image subjects: Jewett House Location: South Berwick
- Photography by: Sandy Agrafiotis
The Moose River Bow can be canoed by relative novices, takes little more than a couple of days, and ends where it begins. Image subjects: Kayaking down river Location: Moose River Bow Jackman Attean Falls
- Photography by: Alden Pellett
On a remote corner of the Maine coast under a canopy of spruces, the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts reinvents itself this year for the fiftieth time. Image subjects: Haystack Mountain School of Crafts Inside the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts- student glass blower view of buildings and deck/stairs
- By: Charles Waterman
- and Virginia M. Wright
- Photography by: Greg Morley
Maine's most complete and up-to-date list of marinas and boating facilities.
Not only does Captain Winston Shaw set out each day from Mount Desert Island to check on the bald eagles in his area, he also takes passengers. Location: Mount Desert Island Mt. Desert Island Porcupine Islands
- By: Steve Grooms
- and Dianne Bair
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Patient and nurse can speak with a doctor via the internet from aboard the 72' long Sunbeam V.
- By: Ken Textor
- and T. Edward Nickens
Not until this year has the country's third oldest yacht club had a women as its commodore. Location: Portland
Dairyman for a day - or dairymaid. Image subjects: diary cows in field
Going to Maine on vacation? Click on one of these webcams for a little taste of the Pine Tree State.
Moody's Diner leaps into the twentieth century.
Maybe too much for the Scarborough School Board. Location: Scarborough
Maine researchers are once again using their noodles.
A collection of woodies recalls their heyday. Location: Owls Head
Journal Tribune: Debate over Maine's decision to tax bottled water.
Bangor Daily News: Conflict over how to manage the use of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway could be resolved by the legislature.
Maine Sunday Telegraph: When nonprofits consume 20% of a municipality's tax base, how much good can a community afford.
If the state can't bypass the traffic bottleneck in this historic village, it might just tunnel under it. Image subjects: Nichols-Sortwell House - exterior view Location: Wiscasset
- By: Jeff Clark
- and Gary Zahm
- Photography by: Brian Vanden Brink
Drug treatment may offer a better alternative to breaking the cycle of crime than prison.
Awards aren't the reason the Westbrook High School Marching Band performs as well as it does, it's more than that.
Lew Dietz portrays the famed wilderness waterway before it bacame controversial in his book "The Allagash".. Location: Churchill Lake Round Pond
- By: Bruce Buck
- and Jon A. Lund
Every corner of the state now boasts courses that appeal to all kinds of golfers.
The Rockland Regional Airport in Owls Head offers a great alternative to flying from Bangor or Portland. Location: Owls Head
- By: Bill Trevillian
- and Andrew Vietze
The Lobster Crate in Perry offers up some wicked-good chowder. Location: Perry
- By: Gene Hill
- and Andrew Vietze
I considered it a privilege to help my grandfather in his unique calling as Sebago Lake. Location: Sebago Lake East Sebago
In the heart of the Kennebunks, you can find what most consider the finest dining in Maine. Image subjects: Owner and chef in dining room of the White Barn Inn. Location: Kennebunkport
- Photography by: Randy Ury
Here's a preview of some of the festivities planned for 2001 in Maine.
1901 photo of camp cook at Ben Simon's logging camp.
- By: Ellen MacDonald Ward
- and Galen Winter
