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One Maine photographer's quest to capture the full moon.
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Your Maine

Describe the Maine snowfall that most stands out in your memory. Fill out the form below and you could be...
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Maine Road Trip

Fill up the tank and get behind the wheel. In a new book Dan Tobyne shares the best drives Maine has to offer.
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Katahdin: The Mountain, The Muse

Maine’s hulking natural monolith has inspired landscape painters for well over a century.
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Best of Maine: Home and Garden 2013

Decorate with vintage Americana goods. Hide away in Longfellow’s Garden. Find Down East flavor in Perry.
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Best of Maine: Culture 2013

Listen to the perfect playlist. Tour Homer’s studio. Meet your L.L.Bean boyfriend.
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Howe and Howe

Reporter Shannon Moss goes behind the scenes of one of the country's premier makers of experimental vehicles.
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12 Best Maine Lakes for Swimming

Some of the best places to hit the beach in Maine are inland. Here are 12 of the best lakes for swimming in Maine.
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The Secret Recipes of Harbor Fish Market

The Alfiero family sells some of the freshest seafood in the world from their iconic Portland market. They share how to cook it.
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Best of Maine: Self 2013

Soak your feet while drinking tea. Be a senior in college. Join a sports team.
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Best of Maine: Lodging 2013

Sleep overlooking Camden Harbor. Relax in a tree house spa. Camp the easy way in Brownfield.
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Best of Maine: Family 2013

Sprint across floating lobster crates. Build a fire without matches. Rent a VIP limo for your dog. Photo: William Cullina...
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