Maine vacation, real estate, shopping, dining, literary resource from Down East Magazine

Early morning on Biscay Pond, Bremen By Craig Boreth

Early morning, Smith Pond, Millinocket. By Douglas L. Brown.

Storm clouds over Belfast Harbor. By Robin Robinson.

Bob Dunning, hiking in Maine. By Roberta Scruggs.

The Buzz of Maine - Things to do, people to see

Media Mutt

Let's Play House

Maine dailies get cozy at the State House – and other local media newsRead more »

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Notes from Upstream

Big Mouth

How does Big Mouth Burrito find West Farmington? 'Love goes into the food here. Love.'Read more »

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The Tipping Point

Maine Republican Party and the 'Hired Gun' Author

'Hired Gun: A Political Odyssey' describes a deeply dived Maine Republican party, and other Maine political news.Read more »

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Tangled Web

The Bangor Daily News’ new site leaves a lot to be desired – and other Maine media newsRead more »

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Maine - The Way Life Was Last Week

Rabbi in the Zone. Scarborough in a Storm. Almanac in a Prediction.

Cat in a cutback. Coach in a lie. News of the week of Aug. 19-25 in easy-to-read formRead more »

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Media Mutt

Sports vs. Sports

A Portland radio group prepares for competition – against itself. And other news of the Maine mediaRead more »

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Food & Dining

Harvest on the Harbor 2008
Rabelais Owners on Maine Food Authors

A frank discussion about Maine's food authors in advance of Harvest on the Harbor. Hear the Rabelais owners' take on the state of the state's food here. Read more »

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Food & Dining

Maine's Culinary Revolution:
Rod Browne Mitchell on Harvest on the Harbor 2008

More than 100 chefs and purveyors in one amazing location. Plan to attend Maine's largest culinary event, the three-day Harvest on the Harbor,October 23-25. Read more »

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The Scruggs Report

The Bob Dunning Memorial Bridge

One man's enduring legacy of living happily, productively, in a small town. Read more »

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Berth of the Cool

Sailing in Penobscot Bay on the Fourth of July

No fireworks but sunset sights to spare from Mackerel Cove to Gilkey Harbor, Islesboro. (Enjoy the video of the sunset,too.) Read more »

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The Maine Mouth

Maine Food News

Crabs on the road, big statistics, a frozen Maine treat, and more... Read more »

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Upcoming Events

A Nice Family Gathering

08.28.2008 to 09.06.2008

Lundeen loved his wife of forty-one years so much, but he never told her. Now he’s come back as a ghost to do so, except she can’t see him or...

Cabinet of Curiosities: The Museum, Science Collections, and You

08.28.2008 to 08.28.2008

This exhibit, curated by the museum’s co-chief scientists, Paula Work and David Work, shows the many facets of the museum’s science...

Five Course Love

08.28.2008 to 08.28.2008

Five Course Love Book, Music and Lyrics by Gregg Coffin In Five Course Love, Greg Coffin’s light and campy musical comedy, we get an evening...

Frost Farm Gallery art exhibition

08.28.2008 to 08.28.2008

August 1 - August 30. Local landscapes in oil, watercolor and pencil by Noel Watson. Opening reception from 5-8 pm on Friday, August 1 at Frost...

I Ought to be in Pictures

08.28.2008 to 08.30.2008

Neil Simon’s take on love, insecurity, passion, and prejudice with plenty of his patented laughs, of course

Louise Nevelson

08.28.2008 to 08.28.2008

A collection spanning forty years of the Rockland artist and famed American sculptor. The collection shows the artist’s career in sculpture,...

Maine Wildlife Park

08.28.2008 to 08.28.2008

Guaranteed to see a Moose at Maine Wildlife Park in GrayAre you looking for Maine wildlife? The Maine Wildlife Park in Gray, owned and operated by...

Subtraction of the Distraction: Abstract Works on Paper. Also showing, Landlocked: The Contemporary Landscape

08.28.2008 to 08.28.2008

Susan Maasch Fine Art is excited to present two new shows for the summer season: Subtraction of the Distraction: Abstract Works on Paper...

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Maine Information Download

A Crib Sheet of Maine Info You Need to Know — Today

What's new in Maine today, August 27, 2008?

It's back to school for thousands of Maine youngsters today. The big yellow buses are rolling, so adjust morning driving habits accordingly.

There will soon be a new way to vacation in the western mountains of Maine. The Maine hut trail project has $1 million to its credit thanks to Clem Begin and his wife. The couple donated to help jumpstart the construction of 12 overnight shelters on the 180-miles of remote trails.

Keeping the western air clean is also on the minds of state leaders. Maine, and eleven other states, have joined to sue the federal government over violations of the Clean Air Act.

Zipcars have come to Maine and are a new way to reduce the number of cars on roadways. Bates has joined three other Maine colleges to offer rental cars, known as Zipcars, to student drivers. The cars can be rented for $7 per hour or $60 per day. Bates, Bowdoin, Colby and the University of New England offer the cars for students' use.

What's new in Maine today, August 20, 2008?

One if by land, two if by sea tolls? In Maine? An Auburn bell has been linked to the Revolutionary War hero Paul Revere.

Three Olympic rowers — count 'em, THREE — traveled from Maine to Beijing to stroke for America.

On another note, a new study reveals Maine has the highest obesity rate among the New England states.

What's new in Maine today, August 18, 2008?

Mainers Anna Goodale and Elle Logan helped the U.S. Rowing team win gold in China.

The Auburn Police Department is tooling around in Segways to see if the two-wheeled contraptions can become a fuel-efficient mode of transportation for fighting crime.

Thunderstorms led to flash flooding in the Maine towns of Minot and Hebron August 16, closing several state roadways in the two towns. See videos of the flooding aftermath, including destroyed roadbeds and displaced culverts, here.

Down East Magazine

Features

Maine Atlas Showdown

Which road map would you buy to explore Maine? Read more »

Where In Maine?

Recognize this covered bridge?

Built in 1985, this bridge stretches thirty-six feet to an island with a city park. Read more »

What's In A Picture?

First Lady Incognito

A classy car and an even more impressive driver attracted attention in Caribou seventy-five years ago. Read more »

Down East Bookshelf


	Why is Maine So Bookish? Read more »

	What's in a Picture? A new book proves that vintage photos can tell not only what life in Maine was like in the past but help provide insight into the Maine way of life today. Read more »

	Ten Tips for Taking Great Maine Photographs A published photographer shares his top secrets for snapping memorable pictures of Maine. Read more »

Real Estate

Search Maine Homes

Looking for a home? More than 18,000 listings from every corner of Maine are listed on Down East's mainehomes.com,a comprehensive listing of Maine real estate. What are you waiting for? Begin your search here...Read more »

Maine Real Estate Classifieds

Homes, Properties... Read more »

Retiring

Ready to Move to Maine?

Find out what you need to know to retire to Maine in this publication from Down East. Read more »

Playing the Program

A Maine Restoration Story
A midcoast farmhouse is restored to its original splendor

Fixing up an 1800s farmhouse gets a boost from architects Barclay & Scholz. Read more »

The Best of Maine

Maine & Me: Essays, poetry and other musings

At the Lake, Magic Happens

One young boy's dream, decades later, becomes his grandchildren's reality: Summer on a lake in Maine. Read more »

You Know You're a Mainer If....

If crossing the Piscataqua Bridge Tugs Your Heartstrings

The journey makes us all nostalgic, really, we're Mainers! What other characteristics define a Mainer? Read more »

Your Picks

Share a Maine Favorite

Have a favorite beach, mountain walk, restaurant, author? Tell us more! Read more »

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3-Minute Maine
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Moxie Museum: Honoring Maine's Official Beverage

Moxie started out as a nerve tonic and was carbonated in the late 1800s. The drink of Ted Williams, E.B. White and Calvin Coolidge, see Russell Kaye and Sandra Lee-Phipps enjoy Maine's official beverage.

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