Features
Taking the Plunge
College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor has a unique September tradition. Image subjects: College of the Atlantic annual Swim to Bar Island in September Location: Bar Harbor
- Photography by: Michele Stapleton
Kragsyde Reborn
The fact that they weren’t rich didn’t keep Jane Goodrich and her husband, Jim Beyor, from deciding to replicate a great Shingle Style mansion of a remote Maine Island. Image subjects: Jane Goodrich and Jim Beyor sitting on stone wall Kragsyde house – exterior Kragsyde house – exterior Kragsyde house
- By: Ken Textor
- Photography by: Brian Vanden Brink
Natural Born Teachers
Everything about the nursery that Steve and Donna Plamer run in North Yarmouth is calculated to help gardeners learn about plants new and old. Image subjects: the Palmers with flowers Plainview Farm gardens at Plainview Farm gardens at Plainview Farm gardens at Plainview Farm Location: North Yarmouth
- By: Jane Lamb
- Photography by: Kevin Shields
The Painter and the Pirate
Although largely ignored as a body of work, Andrew Wyeth’s paintings of his best friend Walter Anderson make some of his most eloquent statements about being a man, being a Mainer, and being a mortal. Image subjects: Young Fisherman and Dory Young Swede Sea Dog Study a couple on shore The Coot Hunter
- By: Edgar Allen Beem
- Photography by: Andrew Wyeth
Is Maine Losing Its Accent?
Depends on who you listen to. Image subjects: series of head shots of Tim Sample
- By: Paul Doiron
- Photography by: Daryn Slover
Freeport’s Other Face
Only minutes from L.L. Bean is one of Maine’s sweetest-and emptiest state parks. Image subjects: trails at Wolfe’s Neck along Casco Bay trails at Wolfe’s Neck through woods Wolfe’s Neck woods and rocks Wolfe’s Neck – water and grasses Wolfe’s Neck – coast & rock formations Wolfe’s Neck – trees Location: Freeport, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park
- By: Paul Guernsey
- Photography by: Sara Gray
Getting to Know Isle au Haut
One of the loveliest islands on the coast is worried about being loved to death. Image subjects: coast line – rocks and trees road and old car inside church – pews town landing village center hiking paths, vistas dock and tourist boat Location: Isle au Haut
- By: Andrew Vietze
- Photography by: Richard Procopio
Departments
Island Smorgasbord
Study some charts of the coast of Maine and you’ll find yourself thinking about food.
- By: Ken Textor
Charity Regattas
The granddaddy of all Maine charity regattas is the MS Regatta in Portland. Image subjects: sailing regatta underway Location: Portland
- By: Ken Textor
- Photography by: Annie Burbank
Legislators vs Boaters
Maine lawmakers are at odds, again, with recreational boat owners.
- By: Ken Textor
Stealth Street Machines
Look carefully at the next Volvo you see. It could be souped up. Location: Naples
Red-Light District
Luring unsuspecting motorists into perdition. Location: Waldoboro, Wiscasset
Fighting Words
Listing of Maine Boxing Records as compiled by Dick Redmond.
Returning to Nature
A reason for glee on Jordan’s Delight Island. Location: Jordan’s Delight Island
Capitalizing on Air Rage
Bangor, it seems, has become the go-to airport for pilots carrying unruly passengers. Location: Bangor
- By: Wayne Curtis
June ‘Where in Maine?’
Returning to Long Lake in Naples. Location: Naples, Long Lake
- By: Marianne J. Coogan
Remembering Brooks
Reflecting on article “It Can’t Happen Here” by Edgar Allen Beem. Location: Brooks
- By: David Estey
Autopsy of a Mill Town
Richard Russo’s surprisingly witty new novel chronicles the demise of a Maine factory town.
- By: Richard Grant
Opening in Bar Harbor
The Abbe Museum moves into downtown Bar Harbor and now has the space to show-off it’s vast collection of Native American artifacts. Location: Bar Harbor
- By: Andrew Vietze
Highlights of the Season
From apples to antiques, there’s plenty to do in Maine in the fall. Image subjects: flying kites
- Photography by: Stuart Nudelmann
Leaping into Leaf Country
Five driving tours tailor-made for foliage lovers. Image subjects: Crescent Lake cemetery along Rte 32 Location: Portland, Damariscotta, Camden, Farmington, Skowhegan
- Photography by: Dean Abramson
Autumn Afloat
Sometimes a boat ride is the best way to take in the foliage show. Image subjects: Casco Bay Ferry Location: Bath
- Photography by: Dean Abramson
Farewell to Frannie
Peabody, who was 98 when she died, was the state’s foremost AIDS activist.
Museum Hopping
From art to auto, Maine is filled with interesting Museums of every kind. List of art museums, historic houses, transportation museums and more. Image subjects: Bowdoin College Campus in autumn
- Photography by: Richard Procopio
Maine’s Tax Burden
Maine residents must work an average of 131 days to earn enough to pay their total tax bill.
Bargain-Hunting Bonanzas
Autumn deals abound in towns across Maine. Image subjects: downtown street Location: Kittery, Portland, Freeport, Bar Harbor, Bath
- Photography by: Dean Abramson
Foliage Flight-Seeing
Hot air balloons and small planes provide a unique perspective on autumn. Image subjects: trees in fall colors
- Photography by: Michele Stapleton
Fall Foliage Fun
Hints and tips to help you get the most out of autumn in Maine. Image subjects: Moose standing in water trees in fall color leaves in fall colors on the ground flyfisherman in river, fall foliage
- Photography by: Michele Stapleton
Preserving Maine
You can do your part for Maine Preservation by showing up for their sale and auction. Location: Kennebunkport
- By: Andrew Vietze
Strolling Great Salt Bay
It’s a look at an older Maine, one where saltwater farms were the norm. Location: Great Salt Bay
- By: Andrew Vietze
Fall Field Trips
Scores of outings-from kayaking to photography-are offered across Maine each fall.
Baxter State Park in Autumn
Maine’s premier wilderness area is never more beautiful than in the fall. Image subjects: Daicey Pond in autumn Location: Baxter State Park
- Photography by: Richard Procopio
For the Birds
Maine is the place to be for autumn bird-watching. Image subjects: fall colors – field, stream and woods heron
- Photography by: Richard Procopio
Ethical Lapse
Kennebec Journal: A misguided law doesn’t give voters credit for having the sense to know the difference between a complaint and a finding.
Thunder Struck
The terrifying tale my wife shared with our two kids was not one she liked to relive. Location: Port Clyde
- By: Oliver Patton
Havana, Bar Harbor
An immensely popular restaurant brings Caribbean flavors and flair to Mount Desert Island Image subjects: Chef and owners of Havana restaurant Location: Bar Harbor
- By: Wayne Curtis
- Photography by: Michele Stapleton
School of Hard Knocks
The children were holding boxes of sardines, not pencils.
- By: Ellen MacDonald Ward