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Wreck Chaser
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The Wreck Chaser

Hundreds of military planes crashed in Maine during World War II, including 48 that resulted in fatalities. Wreckage is still scattered in the North Woods, on mountain slopes and lake bottoms, and off the coast. Aviation archaeologist Peter Noddin is on a mission to document the site of each crash — and to honor those who died.
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8 Crazy Maine Ideas

We asked our contributors to throw skepticism out the window and float a few moonshot proposals that’d impact Maine for the better.
Kittery
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Where-to-Eat Town: Kittery

In 180 paces (we counted), you can traverse the nucleus of Kittery’s snug Foreside district, passing eight restaurants, a whole-animal butcher, an import market of Euro delicacies, a dim craft-cocktail bar, and a coffee shop with the best vibe (and crullers) for 50 miles in any direction.
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Scenic Spin

We plucked a narrow-eyed racing cyclist out of retirement and dropped him into the “vacation on two wheels” that is BikeMaine. Can he learn to relax and enjoy the ride?
Elle Logan
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Clean Sweep

Elle Logan rowed in Beijing and London and won gold both times. This summer in Rio, she's made it three for three. So why haven’t you heard of Maine’s baddest Olympian?
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Best of Maine 2016: Cheap Eats

The finest offerings in the 11 primary food groups of Maine budget dining.
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Where to Eat Now

We’re not asking you to dine out at every amazing restaurant in Maine. Just these 20. Plus one entire town. Hope you’re hungry.
Bottling Maine
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Bottling Maine

Building a company’s brand around its Maine identity isn’t as straightforward as it might seem.
General Stores
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What’s In Store

You can buy a quart of milk anywhere, but it comes with a neighborhood only at the general store.
Maine Antiques Guide
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Portal to the Past

A Maine Antiques Shopping How-To
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Travel & Outdoors

Endless Summer

The lake is ever ready, the pace is undemanding, and one day folds softly into the next. This is Kezar.
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Best of Maine 2016: Food & Drink

Restaurants, diners, lobster shacks, food trucks, beer. Presenting Maine’s Best Food & Drink selections, including Readers' Choice winners!
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