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The Duck of Justice: Bangor Police Department’s Celebrity Officer

The Duck of Justice gained notoriety when some of his Facebook photos went viral. But has all the fame gone to his beak? We find out in this exclusive interview with the Bangor Police Department.
Maine-Made

Inside PortFiber Studio

Attention weavers, spinners, felters, dyers and knitters! Take a look inside PortFiber, a fiber arts shop in Portland. Created by...
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Variations on the Donut

Three new twists on an old fave.
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Lobster Roll Recipe

Chef Sam Hayward welcomed us into his iconic Fore Street Restaurant in Portland and showed us how to prepare his favorite lobster roll recipe.
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Maine’s Beaches

Reporter Shannon Moss takes a look at both sides of the story in the lawsuit over access rights to Goose Rocks Beach in Kennebunkport.
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The Ultimate Portland Dining Guide

6 days, 40 destinations and 1 guide to the city's best eats.
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The Best Lobster Roll in Maine

Fifteen miles off the coast of Rockland, you'll find the state’s best lobster roll.
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August Calendar

Go here, do this, and see that in August.
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Best of Maine: Community

Waste-hauling earth savers, chicken-frying fundraisers and party-throwing do-gooders. See the winners in our "Best of Maine" community category!
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Best of Maine Food

Heaping plates, local specialties, treats both liquid and solid. And did we mention butter?
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30 Things to Do in June

[columns_row width=”third”] [column] / 01 Sundays in the Garden The growing season is still young, and flower and landscaping enthusiasts...
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Behind The Lens: Saco Drive-In

Enjoy this behind-the-lens look at our photo shoot at the Saco Drive-In, featured in our "Best of Maine" July issue.
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