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Washington mason Pat Manley laid the foundation for some of Maine’s most iconic restaurants. By Michaela Cavallaro Photographed by Benjamin...
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Locally Sourced and Deeply Fried

For three days every September, the Common Ground Country Fair in Unity becomes one of the state’s finest food courts.
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For one hundred summers, Pine Island Camp has engaged in a complex battle of deception and strategy.
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Alex Katz reimagined the Maine landscape through his iconic paintings. Now, he’s doing the same for Maine’s museums. By Deborah...
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Three generations coexist under one roof in this central Maine lakehouse.
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Best of Maine: Playing 2012

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Lost Valley, a low-key ski slope in Auburn, has taught generations of Mainers to love the cold. BY: WILL BLEAKLEY...
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