Greater Portland

Wild in the Streets

Without hunters and trappers, suburbia has suddenly become a jungle.

Table of Contents

Features Westbrook's New Groove How a plucky little mill town stole Portland's mojo. By Edgar Allen Beem Bangor's Warm Welcome The Queen City is the first and last stop on U.S. soil for hundreds of thousands of soldiers. By Joshua F. Moore The Great Divide How did Maine's relationship with Quebec get

Bangor's Warm Welcome

Bangor is the first and last stop on U.S. soil for hundreds of thousands of soldiers. A dedicated group of Mainers puts politics aside to say thanks.

October

Hands-On Carry My Wife, Please You don't have to be united in matrimony to take part in the North American Wife Carrying Championships, but it might help. Contestants in male-female pairs take on a challenging, 278-yard obstacle course complete with water hazard and log hurdles. The grand prize is the

Salads Made the Maine way

Using local Maine ingredients whenever possible is at the heart of Cynthia Finnemore Simonds' new cookbook Fresh Maine Salads: Innovative Recipes from Appetizers to Desserts (published by our affiliate, Down East Books, www.downeastbooks.com ; paperback; 112 pages; $18.95). In this edited excerpt she

North by East

Opinions, advisories, and musings from the length and breadth of Maine

North by East

Opinions, advisories, and musings from the length and breadth of Maine

Are We Ready?

What happens if a major hurricane hits Maine?

50 Things You Must Do This Summer

There's just one thing wrong with summer in Maine: it's too short. Most Mainers know how to make the most of their every waking moment during the summer months, but for those who find themselves with a free moment (or fifty) we've created the ultimate summer to-do list. Whether you're hoping to discover

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