A summer spent touring Maine’s agricultural fairs reveals the state in all its wonder and weirdness.
 
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From farm (or trap) to fork, an in-depth look at some favorite Maine summer eats and how they get to your table. Wild blueberries, lobster lore, from beehive to mead, and much much more.
 
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Fri August 12th, 4-6PM, Porch author Brian Vanden Brink will be launching his book at Whitehall Inn, 52 High Street, Camden

Fri August 12th, 5:30-7PM Governor's Travels author and former governor Angus King will speak, show photographs, and sign books at Gulf of Maine Books, 1345 Main Street, Brunswick.
 
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"This is my fantasy: There's a barn smelling of wood and hay and the farm that surrounds it. Down the middle there's a long table, set for dinner guests. Twenty people, maybe more. There are colorful tablecloths and mismatched china and real silverware and wine glasses. Candles provide all the light as the sun sets and night falls. The food? Fresh from the farm — and plentiful...

My fantasy barn dinner had never happened. But I unexpectedly got to live out my fantasy just a few weeks ago."
 
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No one knows for sure when porches originated, but their purpose is universal. What could be better then coming home after a long day and relaxing on your porch? Resting in comfort, looking out at the sea, the woods, or even your own yard can improve your mood and lift your spirit. There is something wonderful about extending the living space of your house outdoors. There is something magical about porches.
 
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