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For 40 years, the University of Maine at Fort Kent has graduated nurses prepared to serve in Maine’s healthcare system, and beyond.
Since its founding, MaineCF and its partners have contributed $128 million to Maine conservation, environment, and climate ...
Shark Attacks in Maine Were Unthinkable — Until Bailey Island Maine's first-ever fatal shark attack jolted natives and visitors alike into acknowledging that great whites regularly swim off the ...
The Maine Farmer Saving the World’s Rarest Heirloom Seeds Will Bonsall has spent a lifetime scattering seeds across the country. But will his efforts fall among the thorns?
The Man with a Plan to Save Maine’s Moose Population Lee Kantar, the only dedicated state moose biologist in the country, is charged with everything from managing the hunt to countering the deadly ...
A Former Goop Editor, a Maine Island, Two Cafés, and a Lot of Bad Blood Ana Hito came to Vinalhaven last summer with a vision. But when the young, hard-charging restaurateur bucked community ...
Best of Maine 2021 Once again, we asked Down East readers to cast their votes for Maine’s best everything: burgers to bookstores, museums to marinas, art galleries to architects. plus, we’ve sprinkled ...
The State of Maine v. Parole Maine was the first state to eliminate the possibility of parole. Now, a hard-nosed state legislator and a once-incarcerated PhD student are making the case that parole ...
With miles of undeveloped shoreline and quintessential down east quietude, Maine's Orange River is a critical link between ocean and inland ecosystems.
Best of Maine 2022 Our annual roundup of Maine’s best everything: art galleries to architects, beers to boutiques, golf courses to gift shops. How did your favorites do?
25 Maine Waterfalls to Hike to This Summer From roadside chutes to backcountry cascades, tiny slides to dramatic plunges, Maine’s waterfalls are splashy treasures. Here’s where to find our faves.