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Tacko Fall Towered Over the Red Claws Season

A look back at the larger-than-life impact of the basketball team's rookie sensation.
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Rick Charette’s Greatest Hits

A look back at the career of Maine's ever-popular children's singer/songwriter.
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Ski In, Eat Out at Oxbow’s New Beer Garden

Winter trails lead to hot pizza and cold beer at the brewing company's outpost in Oxford.
The Great Maine Travel Bonanza of 2020
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The Great Maine Travel Bonanza of 2020

Pack your bags — experts say Maine is the place to travel this year.
1963 Polaris Sno-Traveler
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They Love Vintage Snowmobiles in Caribou

A retro sled is a thing of beauty, and winter isn’t over until a couple dozen take to the track at Aroostook County's Mega Meltdown vintage sled race.
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“There’s Just Something Here That Gives Us This Sense of Identity.”

What are Aroostook County values, and why should they matter to the rest of us? We asked Kathryn Olmstead, a founding editor of Echoes magazine, who’s spent her career chronicling what sets the County apart.
Hecklers Yelled Ethnic Slurs, But the 1944 Waterville Panthers Became Champs
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Hecklers Yelled Ethnic Slurs, But the 1944 Waterville Panthers Became Champs

How a basketball team made up of the children of immigrants stunned sports fans.
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How to Build a Game of Thrones Goat

You can't find an Icelandic goat outside of Iceland, so a Waldoboro farm is trying to create its own.
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The Best Places to Live in Maine 2020

From coastal villages to mountain hamlets to the state capital. Can you picture yourself in one of these 12 Maine towns?
Aroostook County beer made with local hops and barley
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On Tap in the County? Truly Local Beers

Aroostook hop growers, maltsters, and brewers are teaming up on homegrown suds.
The Fort Kent Blockhouse, the only remaining Aroostook War fortification
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Maine Gets Its Northern Crown

How a quasi-war with Canada made our state what it is today — and helped secure a lasting peace at the border.
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A Novice’s Guide to Snowmobiling Aroostook County

Maine's immense northernmost county is a braaap-er’s delight. Here's what you need to know.
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