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Stranger in the Woods
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The Stranger in the Woods

In an exclusive excerpt from his new book, Michael Finkel explains the origins of the whispered myth that haunted central Maine for decades.
Nevada Barr, Boar Island
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So You Think You Know Maine?

Something’s gone missing in Nevada Barr’s latest Anna Pigeon mystery: Acadia National Park.
Maine Books, Piper Green, Ellen Potter, Down East Magazine
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Island Girl

Piper Green lives a second grader’s ordinary life in an extraordinary place.
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Best of Maine: Family 2013

Sprint across floating lobster crates. Build a fire without matches. Rent a VIP limo for your dog. Photo: William Cullina...
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Mainer’s Ale-manac

Talking pubs, Prohibition, and pints with Josh Christie, author of the new book Maine Beer: 
Brewing in Vacationland.
churning ocean waves
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The Ledge

How the true story of three lives lost at sea in December 1956 became Maine's most famous short story.
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Paul Doiron Books

Buy a signed copy of Paul Doiron's latest release, Widowmaker. Plus, get 25% off his previous titles. Limited supply.
Downeast Daydream, Becky Chase, Maine Coloring Book
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Color Me Calm

A Maine coloring book invites adults to get unplugged.
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15 Reasons We Love Acadia

15 of the many reasons to love Acadia National Park.
Travel & Outdoors

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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The Train to Success

New York Times bestselling author Christina Baker Kline discusses the Maine inspirations behind her latest novel, Orphan Train. Writer Christina...
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Hamabe’s Maine

Artist Francis Hamabe came to love Maine as much as Maine loved him. In this excerpt from his new book,...
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Can You Name This Maine Mountain?


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