Mabel Knowles Doughty with Gov. John Baldacci when the bill creating the town of Chebeague Island was signed.

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Chebeague community leader dies at 93

Mabel Knowles Doughty was 93 when she passed away on Feb. 16 on Chebeague Island, the place she had called home for more than 70 years. Her contributions to the island were many, but her crowning accomplishment was her role as one of the five secession representatives who successfully convinced… SEE MORE
This week's mystery harbor.

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Where on the coast?

This week's mystery harbor is located in the southern third of Maine's coast. It's on an island, but an island that is easily visited. We will send a copy of the 2015 Island Journal to the first five people who correctly identify the location and contact us at WhereOnTheCoast@gmail.com. SEE MORE

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Where on the coast?

Can you identify this coastal scene? Two hints: It's on an island, and a closer look at the boat at the upper right might help you indetify which island. To the first five to email us the correct location (the name of the town will do) at WhereOnTheCoast@gmail.com we'll send a… SEE MORE

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Where on the coast?

Can you identify this week's "mystery harbor"? Here's a hint: It's most certainly on an island.  If you think you know the answer, email us at: whereonthecoast@gmail.com. We'll send a copy of the 2015 Island Journal to the first five to correctly identify the island.   SEE MORE
A 1970s-vintage postcard showing Beals Island.

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Greetings from Maine!

If Maine is indeed "Vacationland," the state should be well-documented in postcards. And it is, as can be seen in Maine Memories: A Vintage Postcard Tour, by John Brunkowski and Michael Closen. SEE THE SLIDESHOW The couple had visited Maine in their RV for about 30 years, Closen says, "and… SEE MORE