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'The Way We Get By'
The Story of Three Bangor-Area Troop Greeters

A CIFF-selected documentary shows the lives of three United States troop greeters and the challenges they face as aging Americans in Bangor. (See a video preview here.) Read more »


'Between the Tides'
Otter Island Film Shorts Show Midcoast Life

A series of short films by D'Arcy Marsh and Otter Island Films will show at the Strand Theatre in Rockland. Read more »


Old 'Garde' Welcomes New Talent

A benefit for the Farnsworth Art Museum, and hosted by Cellardoor Vineyard, will introduce 12 new artists selected by Harold Garde, Eric Hopkins, Alan Magee and nine other Maine art masters. Read more »


Artists Seeking the Best Look to Lincolnville

When it comes to canvas, one company stretches above the rest... Read more »


Maine Music to Hear — Now

The October issue of Down East features '10-Maine Musicians You Need to Hear Right Now.' To hear three musicians — NOW — click here: Read more »


Enjoy a Camden International Film Festival First

Maine-produced documentaries will show during CIFF, September 27-30th. Read more »


Dancing Shoes

A veteran observer of the NABF, Jaysun Jackie, swears today's crowd is the largest Saturday morning/early afternoon he's ever seen. Jackie should know...he's been working backstage at the blues festival for years. One thing there's of which... Read more »


Outside, Looking in

"He has, to my mind, one of the most thoroughly original styles and folk inspirations and color I've seen in many years," Ralph Saltus says of Charles Wilder Oakes. "He's entirely genuine; he's not affected at all. His paintings are from a... Read more »


Broadway at the Beach

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A Blank Canvas

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Down East Bookshelf


Why is Maine So Bookish?

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Book Showcases Down East's Most Popular Historical Photographs

Enjoy a peek at 'What's in a Picture?' — complete with digital 'pages' to turn. (Online readers also enjoy 20-percent discount on the cover price through Nov. 21.) Read more »


Ten Tips for Taking Great Maine Photographs

A published photographer shares his top secrets for snapping memorable pictures of Maine. Read more »


Share Your Stamps

Send us your favorite stamps celebrating Maine. Read more »


Sea Glass

Turning a walk along the beach into a voyage of discovery Read more »


Signs of The Times

Thomaston has taken it upon itself to reinvent the walking tour — and other towns are taking notice. Read more »


Where & Why:
West Quoddy Head Light

A Beacon for Heavy Shipping Traffic -- 200 Years Ago Read more »


Penobscot Marine Museum

Maine's oldest maritime museum consistently captivates visitors. Read more »


At Sea in Greater Portland

For people living in and around Portland, there's simply no getting away from Casco Bay. It wraps around Cape Elizabeth and the cities of Portland and South Portland like a protective mother, splashing onto their wharfs and rocks, reminding these... Read more »


Downeasters — Glory of Shipbuilding

The Maine Downeaster was born in order to carry the wheat crops of California. Maine and California were far more entwined than most of us realize today. The California gold rush of 1849 triggered the speed and beauty of the fast Maine clipper... Read more »

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Home & Garden
Brushstrokes
Brushstrokes

Antique chair restoration. Read more »

Brushstrokes
Why Paint? Why Not!

Painted Treasures gives new color to vintage furniture. Read more »


Home & Garden
The Making of Bad Beaver Farm, Part II
Plumbing: Salvaged to the Kitchen Sink

Bad Beaver Farm, a Maine getaway for a New Hampshire couple, has been built - down to the kitchen sink - with salvaged goods. Read more »


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Upcoming Events

Mukluk Madness Weekend

01.09.2009 to 01.09.2009

Ring World Family Star Show

01.09.2009 to 01.09.2009

Explore the wonders of Saturn’s breathtaking rings and moons through the imagery of the Cassini space mission. Recommended for ages 10 and up....

Wacky BINGO

01.09.2009 to 01.09.2009

CLICK hosts the 4th annual “Wacky Bingo”. Last year, about 50 adults and children each brought along a wrapped Christmas gift that he...

Our Place in Space Family Star Show

01.10.2009 to 01.10.2009

Discover the universe in giant steps from the Moon to the distant quasars. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Showing each Saturday in January.

The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD presents Puccini’s La Rondine

01.10.2009 to 01.10.2009

Nicolas Joël directs Angela Gheorghiu and Roberto Alagna in a new production originally mounted by the Théâtre du Capitole,...

Bath Antiques Show

01.11.2009 to 01.11.2009

Carlene Carter

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Destination Pluto Family Star Show

01.11.2009 to 01.11.2009

Explore all of the planets and discover the special qualities that make Pluto a Dwarf Planet. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Showing each Sunday in...

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Why I love Maine

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