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Personal Best: Diary

The writings of Ralph Richards reveal the inner dramas in Lincolnville around the turn of the century.

Elizabeth Hand

Personal Best: Place to Be Photographed in the Nude

Swimming suit-less in Sargent Pond can be liberating, as one writer discovered.

Edgar Allen Beem

Pesonal Best: Scallop Stew

The scallop stew in Stonington had a healing power over one Maine writer.

Virginia Wright

Personal Best: Short Hike

A mother tackles Mount Cutler and discovers more than a great hike.

Cynthia Anderson

Personal Best: Shopping Surprise

The bounty of Marden's took the shape of a leather jacket.

Scott Sutherland

Personal Best: Connection to Maine

Down East's copy editor reflects on becoming a Maine dad.

Personal Best: Place to Listen to a Red Sox Game

Pierce Pond turned out to be the perfect place to catch the Sox game on the radio.

Kristen Lindquist

Personal Best: Place to Become a Regular

The perfect Saturday morning spot turned out to be just three blocks away.

Michaela Cavallaro

Personal Best: Stock Car Race

Down East contributing editor Rob Sneddon reflects on the races at Oxford International Speedway.

Rob Sneddon

Best of Maine

Down East editors' picks for the best people and places in the Pine Tree State.

Paul Doiron

Our first-ever "Best of Maine" issue is an opportunity to reflect on the many reasons we choose to live in Maine.

Paul Doiron

Inside Maine

Your monthly guide to enjoying life in the Pine Tree State.

Letters to the Editor

Readers respond to our article about getting into college, our mystery photograph, and other articles.

My Paperboy

Delivering the news was my husband's first job and might be his last.

Leslie Woods

Musings from Maine

Down East's editors consider the battle over what really is Maine's friendliest town, Christmas at the Blaine House, and a report that ranks the Pine Tree State first in safety, among other things.

The Maine Viewpoint

Editorial opinions from across Maine.

Best Political Slugfest

Tom Allen and Susan Collins take off the gloves.

Jeff Clark

Blood Red Carpet

A Bangor movie premiere foreshadowed dark times for two celebs in 1984.

Joshua F. Moore

Where in Maine?

Recognize this lighthouse that has served as inspiration for artists and writers?

Photograph by Kevin Shields