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Drink Them Apples

After lying dormant for nearly a century, Maine’s hard cider industry is ripe for a comeback.
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We Made Paper Too

A reluctant writer takes to the road with a tale of a Maine mill town — only to find that her story is something close to universal.
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Closure?

A long-sought specialty squad of the Maine State Police will soon start delving into the state’s most puzzling unsolved crimes.
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Wild Wild East

On Maine’s islands, the presence of law enforcement is light to nonexistent. So how does a community make do with only the thinnest of thin blue lines?
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Islands A–Z

From art trails to the Zephyr Ledges, we’ve put together a guide (with a little help from our islander friends) that’s as freewheeling and eclectic as the islands themselves.
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Stitch ’n’ Bliss

The women of Islesboro’s Sewing Circle (est. 1858) make everything from baby sweaters to iPhone cases — not to mention a strong community fabric.
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The Ultimate Maine Fall Foliage Tour

Join us as we explore Maine's orchards, hills, and hidden ponds; mountains and waterfalls; and wild rivers and lakes on the ultimate Maine fall foliage tour.
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The Battle of the Bridge Was a Maine Gridiron Classic

When it comes to football, Biddeford High School is no longer in neighboring Thornton Academy’s league. Thus ends “The Battle of the Bridge,” a spirited rivalry between Biddeford and Saco that dated to 1893. And there’s no question which of the two former mill towns feels the loss more acutely.
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Last Summer in the Magic City

Many in the Katahdin region fear an exodus of young people. So what’s it like to be staring down adulthood in 2015 in the shadow of the Millinocket mills?
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All is Well

A South Carolina novelist lost his storm-battered sailboat, but saved his marriage during a failed Atlantic crossing.
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Bon Voyage (and Appétit)!

Portland proper isn’t the only foodie haven on Casco bay. Just a ferry ride away, the islands are scenic spots for scrumptious coastal dining.
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