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Down East Magazine May 2026 cover featuring coastal Maine scenery and regional stories

Down East Magazine

Down East Magazine, May 2026

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The Great Maine Scavenger Hunt

28 excursions across the state, from waterfalls to historic sites to strawberry festivals, all for one unbeatable Maine summer.

By Joel Crabtree, Will Grunewald, and Charlie Pike

This Is Not a Book

Libraries around Maine aren’t just for bibliophiles anymore. They also have encyclopedic offerings for home cooks, DIYers, musicians, beachgoers, outdoor adventurers, and more.

By Katy Kelleher

Photographed by Michael D. Wilson

For the Birds

A few dedicated conservationists—and a growing number of landowners—are taking up the cause of bobolinks and the other avian residents of Maine’s grasslands.

By Susan Hand Shetterly

Photographed by Tara Rice

Where in Maine

Dooryard

North by East

Striking a Chord

There have been plenty of high notes in a luthier's 50-year career.

Maine Moment

Sprucing Things Up

A syrup with evergreen appeal.

Hard-Knock Life

The story of the inmate's son who runs Maine's prison system.

Can-Do Spirit

Daunting projects (and ghosts) don't spook a Rockland DIYer.

All Different Stripes

A new exhibit aligns a painter's diverse practices.

Better Together

A restaurant run by friends boasts some unusual culinary companions.

A Whole New Ballgame

Since leaving the MLB, Micah Johnson has taken a big swing in the art world.

Maine Dispatches

Room With a View

Notes from a turkey hunt before breakfast.

Special Section: Discover Bath

The historic City of Ships that modern Mainers call home.

My Favorite Place

Chef Cara Stadler, on Popham Beach.

ON THE COVER

Taking the plunge in Millinocket Lake.

Photo by Cait Bourgault

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A stack of Down East Magazine issues with a view of the magazine cover, showcasing Maine lifestyle and scenic photography.

A stack of Down East Magazine issues with a view of the magazine cover, showcasing Maine lifestyle and scenic photography.

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This issue had a big spread on my hometown, Bath, ME which was my reason for buying it.