Our beloved American Folk Festival is coming to town. Browse Leslie Bowman's photo essay and relive the love.

All of us in Maine stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before us: parents, teachers, mentors, and, sometimes, philanthropists who have chosen to invest their earthly treasure in helping others.

Tana Crate’s annual Halloween party at her home in Millinocket draws friends, siblings, and a celebrity guest list that is often beyond this world.

Three glorious gardens: All are labors of love, close by, and free for the taking in.

Think there are no more first ascents left in the climbing world? You haven’t heard about the adventure sport called bouldering. But these athletes sure have.

As a child, Audubon's Judy Kellogg Markowsky was fascinated by nature. Today she's still helping nature lovers of all ages learn the secrets of the forest.

When the Ice Storm of '98 brought most of Maine to a halt, one radio station took on the role of storm central for 10 cold, crazy, unforgettable days.

Frank Van Riper and Judy Goodman had such great pizza on their Italian honeymoon more than 20 years ago, Van Riper found a way to make it at home.

Caspar Weinberger Jr. is working to secure his father's place in history by reminding the world of "Cap's" ideals, through the eyes of the next generation.

What would compel a woman to reveal her coveted cheese cake recipe after decades of secrecy? Call it a brush with mortality.