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Caroline Praderio is a former Down East assistant editor.
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4 Booming Fourth of July Fireworks Displays

What’s Independence Day without a little sparkle? These towns are booming with patriotic spirit.
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10 Picture-Perfect Maine Photo Ops

With so many places to choose from, here are some great spots to snap your perfect Maine photo.
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Bottled Up

A couple invites Mainers to rethink the way they buy olive oil.
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Parade of Lights

Portland Harbor’s Christmas parade is a brief — but brilliant — holiday celebration.
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Band Together

Maine’s community concert bands are a fixture of summertime. How will they fare in an uncertain future?
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6 Away-From-it-All Campgrounds

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4 Pet-Friendly Maine Outings

If your pet comes along for the ride, why not give him a bit of vacation fun. Here are four great ways to enjoy a pet-friendly outing in Maine.
5 Irresistible Food Trucks in Maine
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5 Irresistible Food Trucks

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The Elves of the North Woods

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The Pearl

Chef Michele Ragussis received a fateful call from a former employer in need of a chef for The Pearl, a revamped waterfront dining spot.
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Summer is the perfect time for camping in Maine — but a rustic lakeside site isn’t everyone’s idea of a dream vacation.
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