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The Curtain Comes Down on Belfast’s Colonial Theatre

But not before one final farewell run.
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Thousands of readers helped us winnow the field. Can you see yourself in one of these eight Maine towns?
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The Moody Dog’s Dogged Pursuit of Frankfurter Perfection

Belfast’s wienermobile serves up hot dogs a dizzying number of ways.
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Lewiston students and teachers get some extra days off, a Maine inn refashions itself as ad-hoc college housing, and more.
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At the Belfast Repair Café, Broken Belongings Find New Life

Volunteers patch sweaters, rewire lamps, tune bikes — and teach their skills to others.
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December 2022

Our favorite Maine-y Advent calendar, Maine-made menorahs, festive holiday-lighting displays, Maine’s very own Christmas song, and more.
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Congratulations to the Winners of the 2021 Down East Lobster Roll Competition!

The results have been tallied, and we’re proud to announce the top three!
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Tour Belfast’s Unique New Glassblowing Studio

A new community studio at Waterfall Arts brings glassblowing to a whole new crowd.
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Maine’s first female Eagle Scout, a newly designated national scenic byway, THC-infused beer, and more
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Two Maine Authors Ask, What is Modern Fabric?

A new book by Maine authors brings the world of modern fabric design to your coffee table.
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After years of metaphorically moving in and out of Maine houses, a writer finds her place on the midcoast.
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