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Mayo Mill in Dover-Foxcroft, Greg Paxton's favorite place in Maine
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Greg Paxton’s Favorite Maine Place

Maine Preservation's outgoing executive director on the Mayo Mill in Dover-Foxcroft.
Fort Allen Park, Linda Aldrich Favorite Maine Place
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Linda Aldrich’s Favorite Maine Place

The departing Portland poet laureate is drawn to Fort Allen Park.
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Theresa Shanahan’s Favorite Maine Place

The executive director of the Maine Ski and Snowboard Museum has a thing for Camden.
Coburn Mountain, David Whitney's favorite Maine place
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David Whitney’s Favorite Maine Place

The founder of Whitney Wreaths has fond memories of Somerset County's Coburn Mountain.
Kennebunk, MaineTom Chappell
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Tom Chappell’s Favorite Maine Place

The Tom's of Maine founder is drawn to Kennebunk’s forested preserves and enjoys walking among the restored homes surrounding downtown.
Virginia M. Wright's favorite place, Little Hunters Beach, Acadia National Park
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Virginia M. Wright’s Favorite Maine Place

Our departing editor loves a little-visited Acadia Beach.
Mount Battie, Camden, Maine, Katie Sturino's favorite place
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Katie Sturino’s Favorite Maine Place

The entrepreneur and influencer made near-daily visits to Camden's Mount Battie.
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Jessica Meir’s Favorite Maine Place

The NASA astronaut has fond memories of her family’s cabin on Big Madawaska Lake.
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Clare Egan’s Favorite Maine Place

The World Cup biathlete learned life lessons pulling shifts at an Old Port pizzeria.
Baxter State Park, Sean Birkel's favorite Maine place
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Dr. Sean Birkel’s Favorite Maine Place

The state climatologist loves Baxter State Park in autumn.
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Abdi Nor Iftin’s Favorite Maine Place

The author marvels at New Gloucester's Big Falls Preserve.
William King House, Stonehouse Farm, Bath, Maine
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William King’s Favorite Maine Place

Maine’s first governor's favorite place is this Gothic Revival lodge in Bath.
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