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David Brancaccio says Lubec Channel, Lubec, Maine, is his favorite Maine place
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David Brancaccio’s Favorite Maine Place

The public radio host reflects on a stretch of water down east.
Dr. Habib Dagher’s Favorite Maine Place
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Dr. Habib Dagher’s Favorite Maine Place

The UMaine engineer is (literally) making waves.
Bill Green's Favorite Place
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Bill Green’s Favorite Maine Place

The recently retired newsman has been (almost) everywhere.
Jared Golden's Favorite Place
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Congressman Jared Golden’s Favorite Maine Place

Congressman Jared Golden on the Leeds countryside.
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Paul Doiron’s Favorite Maine Place

Crime novelist (and former Down East editor) on his hometown birding haven.
Kennebec River
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Yvon Chouinard’s Favorite Maine Place

Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard on his company’s role in undamming the Kennebec River.
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Anna Kendrick’s Favorite Maine Place

The A-list actress on a waterfall in Township D.
Dr. Marie Battiste's Favorite Maine Place, Nickerson Lake
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Dr. Marie Battiste’s Favorite Maine Place

Before she was a widely-traveled leader in indigenous education, Marie Battiste was an Aroostook County girl.
Nell Shipman's Favorite Place, Merrill Auditorium
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Nell Shipman’s Favorite Maine Place

The Portland Ballet director loves waiting in the wings.
Kara DioGuardi's Favorite Place
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Kara DioGuardi’s Favorite Maine Place

The American Idol judge and songwriter loves a quiet stretch of coastal York.
Sam Calagione's Favorite Place
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Sam Calagione’s Favorite Maine Place

The Maine-trained brewer extols the scenic Maine landmark that lent its name to Dogfish Head Brewing.
Piera Gelardi favorite place, Funtown Splashtown USA
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Piera Gelardi’s Favorite Maine Place

The Maine-reared media maven knows where she comes to play.
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