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Battle on the Barrens

As the blueberry-raking season comes to a close, migrant farmers celebrate with a clash of nations on the soccer field.
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15 Reasons We Love Acadia

15 of the many reasons to love Acadia National Park.
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Best of Maine: Outdoors 2013

Surf in Wells. Zip line down Sugarloaf. Have Acadia all to yourself (well, almost). Photo: Paul Rezendes World-Class Nordic Skiing ...
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Maine oysters are prized by chefs and gourmets around the country. Now Mainers are discovering them, too.
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Perfection is the Goal

Everyone expects Shaw & Tenney oars and paddles to be flawless — especially the owners. By Virginia M. Wright   Photograph...
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Head of State

Penobscot tribal leader Kirk Francis has redefined the “chief” in CEO.
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Best of Maine: Family 2013

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Down East Horror Show

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Maine Islands and the Internet

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