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Stone by Stone

When you’re rebuilding an old rock wall, it’s not just the backaches that endure.
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Prophecy is the Best/Worst Maine Horror Film Ever Made

Halloween is the perfect time to stream the greatest Maine monster movie of all time.
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The Last of the Shakers?

Amid the green pastures and historical placards of the last active Shaker community, a trio of believers is keeping the faith.
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A Leap of Faith

A photographer and a painter make an artful home out of a former church.
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4 Ways to Scare Yourself in Maine

Looking to get your scare on? Choose one of these five spine-tingling events, ranging from the family-friendly to the adults-only.
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Beth’s Farm Market

Come fall, this farm offers a variety of family-friendly activities, along with apples, pumpkins, squash, and a super-tough corn maze.
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Maine’s Oddest Graves

October is the month for strange stories of the dead, and Maine has more than its share. We’ve dug up four of our favorites.
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Novare Res Bier Café

Need a crash course in Maine microbrews? Or do you already count yourself as a true beer aficionado? Either way, Novare Res is here for you.
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A Chat with Olympia Snowe

The former Maine senator speaks about gridlock and hyperpartisanship on Capitol Hill — and what we can do to shape a more productive government.
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Gram J’s Nets

Stephanie Crossman’s reinterpretation of the traditional fisherman’s bait bag is setting the fashion scene on Vinalhaven — and beyond.
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October picks for can't-miss events around the state.
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Join Us On A Culinary Road Trip

We hit the road and headed to our favorite Maine restaurants for a taste of their best comfort food recipes.
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