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Roger Angell watches the sun set from the porch of his 101-year-old Brooklin, Maine, cottage

Roger Angell’s Favorite Maine Place

The 101-year-old writer on spending summers in his 101-year-old Brooklin cottage.
93-year-old retired teacher Margaret Mathis

At 93, Margaret Mathis Hikes More Than You Do

Even in winter, the retired teacher hikes Bridgton’s Pleasant Mountain every week — for a start.
The former B&M Baked Beans Factory in Portland Maine

Farewell to Portland’s B&M Baked Beans Factory

A defining feature of Portland’s cityscape is ceasing production.

Maine News You May Have Missed

The largest piece of Mars on Earth comes to Maine, bunnies, so many bunnies, in Dexter, and more.
84-year-old Dan O'Reilly

Meet Dan O’Reilly: Clamdigger, Dory Racer, Murder Reenactor

At 75, he rowed 10 miles of open ocean to solve a 19th-century murder mystery.

A First Date at 68 Becomes an Overnight Lost in the Maine Woods

Anne Wood and Joe Sirois have a “meet cute” like no other.
Leonard Cummings in the Abyssinian Meeting House

Married Nearly 65 Years, They’re Still Shaping Portland

Driven by their faith, Leonard and Mary Jane Cummings have led the charge to restore the Abyssinian Meeting House, among other causes.
A view of Lake Onawa and Borestone Mountain, from Barren Mountain, southeast of Moosehead Lake.

What’s Next for America’s Crown Jewel?

Reassessing its future, the Moosehead region balances growth and livability with mossiness and moosiness.
Virginia Oliver, 101, at the helm of her lobsterboat

Over 100 and Still Lobstering, Virginia Oliver Is Bemused By Her Celebrity

The Rockland resident won’t stop trapping lobster — and America is eating it up.
Titus Welliver's Favorite Maine Place, Ducktrap River, Lincolnville

Titus Welliver’s Favorite Maine Place

The Bosch actor on Lincolnville’s Ducktrap River.
Corner of Congress and High streets, photographed by John Duncan

Forest City Flashback: Life in 1970s Portland

John Duncan’s book, Take It Easy offers a look into the city of a half century ago.
Pine Tree Trading on Lisbon Street in Lewiston, Maine

Farewell to a Lewiston Pawnshop

In a changing city, a longtime pawnbroker turns out the lights.
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whoopie pies on colorful plates

Celebrating 100 Years of Maine’s Beloved Whoopie Pie

Longfellow Books, Portland, Maine

7 Independent Bookstores That Maine Authors Love

Doughnuts from the Cookie Jar Pastry Shop.

Doughnuts in Maine: From Inception to Perfection

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