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How Half a Million Tons of Salt Finds Its Way to Maine’s Roads

The stockpiles on South Portland’s waterfront are halfway through a surprisingly epic journey.
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Tea With a View at Southern Maine Community College

At a new tea service in South Portland, the chefs get credit for their crumpets.
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Where to Eat in Maine Right Now

After more than a year of adapting and adjusting, Maine’s restaurant scene is as dynamic as ever. As the summer ramps up, here are 20 spots — classic to contemporary, classy to casual — where we can’t wait to grab a table (or a take-out feast).
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Atsuko Fujimoto’s Crossover Cooking

At her wholesale Norimoto Bakery, she's infusing classic pastries with farflung flavors.
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From musical performances to read-alouds to free food for hospital workers, Mainers are finding ways to help one another feel a little less isolated in the era of social distancing.
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No matter how you play, we have your gear needs covered.
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The SoPo Cartographer Who Turns Maps Into Art

Molly Brown’s graphic paintings navigate the personal and the big picture.
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An inventory of Maine-made tools and resources to aid your back-to-the-land-y dabblings.
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