Down East Magazine

April 2006

Archive » Features
Ladies of the Lake Staying at a borrowed camp on Sysladobsis Lake, we found ourselves being drawn into the story of the place. By Elizabeth Peavey, Illustrations by Marguerite Robichaux
Rustic at Heart A Harrington summerhouse is an anchor for a pair of academics. By Tom Groening, Photography by Brian Vanden Brink
Man with a Plan This controversial Millinocket rafting guide turned developer doesn't believe ecotourism should be a dirty word in the North Woods. By Interview by Joshua F. Moore
The AT for You & Me Not up for hiking all 2,175 miles of the Appalachian Trail? Here are six day hikes that hit Maine's AT hot spots. By Andrew Vietze
Kittery's Secret Identity What, exactly, is Kittery? Is it Maine's gateway or Portsmouth's conjoined twin? A shipyard town or a shopping destination? Is it the best of Maine's past or the worst of its future? No one can agree, least of all the people who live here. By Abby Zimet, Photography by Sara Gray
Fore Street Confidential An exclusive look behind the scenes at Maine's hottest restaurant. By Michael Sanders, Photography by Russel French
The Spirit of Rockport People in Rockport have come to appreciate, and anticipate, the surprisingly diverse ships that Taylor Allen launches each spring. By Aaron Porter
The Reddest State in Red Sox Nation How to explain the curious love affair between the people of Maine and a ball club from Boston? By By Rob Sneddon
Archive » Calendar of Events
Summer Preview Here's a sneak peek at the festivities scheduled throughout the summer in Maine.
Archive » Dining Down East
Conundrum, Freeport A restaurant beside a Route 1 landmark has become an unlikely local favorite. By Michaela Cavallaro
Archive » Down East Bookshelf
Home Waters Part memoir, part nature guide, Temple Stream is a love letter to western Maine. By Kurtis Clements
Archive » Down East Traveler
Island-Hopping Maine's unique offshore islands are just a ferry ride away, as a new guidebook shows.
Archive » Inside Maine
Let's Make a Deal A state tourism Web site offers some surprising discounts on vacation packages. By Andrew Vietze
Archive » I Remember
The Ledges I couldn't understand what was happening to my grandmother, but I could stop an ocean. By Meadow Rue Merrill
Archive » Letters to The Editor
Letters to the Editor
Archive » North By East
North by East Opinions, advisories, and musings from the length and breadth of Maine.
Archive » Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Archive » The Maine Viewpoint
Fulfilling Baxter's Vision A deal to protect Katahdin Lake is in the hands of lawmakers.
Archive » The Talk of Maine
Smoke-Free Tourism Maine's ban on tobacco in bars and restaurants hasn't hurt business in the least. By Jeff Clark
Archive » What's In A Picture?
Whistle-Stop Smile A portrait taken in Livermore evokes the era of railroad vacations in Maine. By Joshua F. Moore
Archive » Where In Maine?
Where in Maine? This coastal village doesn't get the same attention as its much-visited neighbor, but that's fine by folks here.

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Features

Ladies of the Lake

Staying at a borrowed camp on Sysladobsis Lake, we found ourselves being drawn into the story of the place.

By Elizabeth Peavey, Illustrations by Marguerite Robichaux

Rustic at Heart

A Harrington summerhouse is an anchor for a pair of academics.

By Tom Groening, Photography by Brian Vanden Brink

Man with a Plan

This controversial Millinocket rafting guide turned developer doesn't believe ecotourism should be a dirty word in the North Woods.

By Interview by Joshua F. Moore

The AT for You & Me

Not up for hiking all 2,175 miles of the Appalachian Trail? Here are six day hikes that hit Maine's AT hot spots.

By Andrew Vietze

What, exactly, is Kittery? Is it Maine's gateway or Portsmouth's conjoined twin? A shipyard town or a shopping destination? Is it the best of Maine's past or the worst of its future? No one can agree, least of all the people who live here.

By Abby Zimet, Photography by Sara Gray