Signs of the Time

When it comes to giving directions, Mainers are masters of misdirection — sometimes unintentionally so. Anyone who has traveled around the Pine Tree State has had the experience of being stopped short by a sign along the road. Here are ten of our favorites. We'd love to see yours. Post your snapshots on our Web site DownEast.com.

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	Mr. Rockefeller's Roads \| This updated version of the 1990 best-seller has new photography, more archival photos, and descriptions of recent improvements to the 51-mile carriage road system.
	Maine Beaches \| This handy guide makes 20 of the state’s favorite beaches easy to find and includes loads of useful information so you can make the most of your time at the shore.
	Maine ABC \| Illustrated with distinct Maine icons, such as moose, lobster, and Katahdin, this book has a rhyming verse that will have children singing the words, asking for it to be read again and again, and learning the alphabet in no time.
	Ultimate Acadia \| Ultimate Acadia is the essential book about Maine’s Mount Desert Island, providing everything you need to know to make the most of your time there.