The Other Maine Berry

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Maine is notorious for its blueberries, with roadside stands outnumbering people in some eastern locales during the summer. But the state has a red counterpart often associated with its boggy southern neighbors — the cranberry. Bradshaw’s Cranberry Farm in Dennysville (95 Hinckley Point Rd., 207-726-5065) harvests the tart red berries from man-made bogs on its more than five acres of land. So whether you seek fresh berries or crave that holiday treat of cranberry sauce, go to www.cranberriesfresh.com [2] and order this native Maine treat. A seasonal fruit, the fresh cranberries often sell out in late fall — but you can get your name on the list for next year’s harvest. Or, if you’re feeling inspired, plan a trip to hit up the roadside stands in Dennysville and the surrounding areas in Washington County. Otherwise the sauce alone adds a nice Maine touch to holiday meals.