Rationing words

Lubec, at the eastern end of Maine— Photo by Ken Gallager

Lubec, at the eastern end of Maine

— Photo by Ken Gallager

“The Maine Yankee is not nearly as taciturn as a stranger might at first consider him, but it is a rule that words are not to be wasted.’’

— From WPA Maine: A Guide “Down East’’ (1937

Downeast Maine is in red.

Downeast Maine is in red.

Brother Jonathan, an old historical national personification of New England

Brother Jonathan, an old historical national personification of New England