Posted inCulture Comedian Fred Armisen spotted Down East by Christopher Burns June 16, 2026June 16, 2026 The owners of Lubec Coastal Gifts called the “Portlandia” star a “very nice fella.”
Posted inCulture Mighty hummingbirds mark a miraculous change of seasons in Down East Maine by RJ Heller, Down East contributor June 7, 2026June 8, 2026
Posted inCulture New novel from Welsh writer examines unexpected companionship on remote island by RJ Heller, Down East contributor May 24, 2026May 23, 2026
Posted inCulture Newspaper letters to the editor are ‘democracy’s voice’ by RJ Heller, Down East contributor May 23, 2026May 22, 2026
Posted inCulture Maine herring smokehouse, the last in US, may get a 2nd act by Paula Whitfield, The Quoddy Tides April 13, 2026April 13, 2026
Posted inCulture Edward Abbey’s writings echo truths about Down East Maine by RJ Heller, Down East contributor February 6, 2026February 6, 2026
Posted inDown East ‘It could have been me’: Former Maine teacher reflects on Challenger disaster 40 years later by Emily Burnham January 28, 2026January 27, 2026
Posted inCulture Eastport to honor sardine heritage and Canadian ties with New Year’s celebration by Susan Cover, Spectrum News December 31, 2025December 31, 2025
Posted inCulture To fight loss, Passamaquoddy speakers are talking new life into their language by Reuben Schafir, Portland Press Herald December 22, 2025December 22, 2025
Posted inCulture Drowned Maine scallopers added to fishermen’s memorial after initial uncertainty by Elizabeth Walztoni September 17, 2025September 17, 2025
Posted inCulture Fallen Maine veteran laid to rest Down East after 75 years by David Ledford, Spectrum News September 4, 2025September 4, 2025
Posted inCulture Maine soldier killed during Korean War returning for Down East hometown burial by Leela Stockley July 31, 2025July 31, 2025
Posted inCulture A Maine writer’s new essay collection channels E.B. White and Thoreau by RJ Heller, Down East contributor July 31, 2025July 30, 2025
Posted inCulture Drowned scallopers’ denial from Maine memorial is under review by Elizabeth Walztoni July 24, 2025July 24, 2025
Posted inCulture Before lobster boats and runabouts, birch bark canoes plied Maine waters by RJ Heller, Down East contributor July 10, 2025July 10, 2025
Posted inCulture US-Canada tensions hit home on a New Brunswick border island with deep ties to Maine by Ari Snider, Maine Public June 13, 2025June 13, 2025
Posted inCulture A 250-year-old Revolutionary War shipwreck may have been found in Maine by Sarah Craighead Dedmon, Special to the BDN June 11, 2025June 11, 2025
Posted inCulture Down East town copes with death of 3rd local fisherman this year by Bill Trotter May 2, 2025May 1, 2025
Posted inCulture Down East cobblestone beach offers solitary conversation by RJ Heller, Down East contributor April 16, 2025April 16, 2025
Posted inCulture Castine novelist pens tale of racial tensions in fictional Maine town by RJ Heller, Down East contributor February 9, 2025February 8, 2025
