Down East Magazine, February 2026
Features
Big Little Hills
Despite their relatively diminutive stature, community mountains are the heart and soul of the Maine ski scene.
By Mitch Breton
Photographed by Dave Waddell
In From the Cold
Every winter, the Amish who live in Hiram harvest ice from a pond near the home of Down East contributing photographer Greta Rybus, who documented the age-old work and what it means to be a tight-knit community.
Off the Menu
Cooking in a little town in central Maine, sprinkling his menu with influencers from Native American cuisines, Joe Robbins garnered national acclaim. Now, at a new restaurant, he's doingn things differently - and rethinking what it means to make Indigenous food.
By Jesse Ellison
Photographed by Nolan Altvater
Special Advertising Section: Retire In Maine
The Golden Years
Over 65 and competing for medals. Plus, our annual guide to senior communities.
By Bridget M. Burns
Where in Maine
Dooryard
North by East
Ski-haw!
In Skowhegan, a rodeo-style slalom raceis a pretty wild ride.
Maine Moment
Smart Wool
A Portland stitcher's stylish garments are cut from the same cloth she's loved since she was a kid.
From the Ashes
After a fire, a couple rekindles their lives in their former barn.
Along for the Ride
Road-tripping through the North Maine Woods in the dead of winter.
Packing It All In
In Camden, a couple pulls off ambitious dishes in a tight space.
Look Who Finally Made It
At long last, Antiques Roadshow rolls into Maine.
Maine Dispatches
Made with Love
Something sweet for that special someone sweet.
My Favorite Place
Historian Bob Greene, on the Portland Observatory.
ON THE COVER
A bluebird day at the Camden Snow Bowl.
Photo by Dave Waddell.
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Features
Big Little Hills
Despite their relatively diminutive stature, community mountains are the heart and soul of the Maine ski scene.
By Mitch Breton
Photographed by Dave Waddell
In From the Cold
Every winter, the Amish who live in Hiram harvest ice from a pond near the home of Down East contributing photographer Greta Rybus, who documented the age-old work and what it means to be a tight-knit community.
Off the Menu
Cooking in a little town in central Maine, sprinkling his menu with influencers from Native American cuisines, Joe Robbins garnered national acclaim. Now, at a new restaurant, he's doingn things differently - and rethinking what it means to make Indigenous food.
By Jesse Ellison
Photographed by Nolan Altvater
Special Advertising Section: Retire In Maine
The Golden Years
Over 65 and competing for medals. Plus, our annual guide to senior communities.
By Bridget M. Burns
Where in Maine
Dooryard
North by East
Ski-haw!
In Skowhegan, a rodeo-style slalom raceis a pretty wild ride.
Maine Moment
Smart Wool
A Portland stitcher's stylish garments are cut from the same cloth she's loved since she was a kid.
From the Ashes
After a fire, a couple rekindles their lives in their former barn.
Along for the Ride
Road-tripping through the North Maine Woods in the dead of winter.
Packing It All In
In Camden, a couple pulls off ambitious dishes in a tight space.
Look Who Finally Made It
At long last, Antiques Roadshow rolls into Maine.
Maine Dispatches
Made with Love
Something sweet for that special someone sweet.
My Favorite Place
Historian Bob Greene, on the Portland Observatory.
ON THE COVER
A bluebird day at the Camden Snow Bowl.
Photo by Dave Waddell.
