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A Community Thrives in Brooklin

Inside the quiet, bookish, boat-loving town on the tip of the Blue Hill Peninsula Wedged between Deer Isle to the west and Mount Desert Island to the east, Brooklin is surrounded by some of the premier...

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Both Sides Now

Nestled between Scarborough Marsh and the open ocean lies the peaceful community of Pine Point Scarborough is one of the fastest growing towns in Maine, and it’s not hard to see why. Im the southern...

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Town of 200 Islands

With more shoreline than any other town in Maine, Harpswell lures visitors and inspires deep ties Harpswell is Maine’s coast at its most ragged. The mainland, known as Harpswell Neck, is a 10-mile-long...

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The Life Aquatic

South Freeport is Cumberland County’s Secret Seaside Hamlet  Most visitors see only a fraction of Freeport. Each year, over 10 million people make the requisite pilgrimage to L.L.Bean on Route 1—...

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A Tribe of Versatile Yankees

The uncommon community of beautiful Blue Hill, Maine  In 1794 a Harvard divinity student made his way to a fledgling town called Blue Hill to become the first settled Congregationalist minister...

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The Evocative Beauty of Cushing

A midcoast community where people find common ground in their love for the land: Cushing, Maine If you’re familiar with the paintings that Andrew Wyeth made of Cushing, it’s difficult to visit this...

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Country Charm in Cumberland

An old farming town where school does in fact rule. At noon on a Sunday, it’s difficult to find an empty seat at Doc’s Cafe and Marketplace in Cumberland Center, yet the atmosphere is quiet and calm. A...

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The Good, the Challenging, & the Endlessly Beautiful

A peek into life on North Haven Island The Fox Islands lie in the heart of Penobscot Bay. Vinalhaven, the larger of the two, is home to a thriving lobster fishery and, through much of the nineteenth...

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Kennebunkport

While many Kennebunkport residents call it home year-round, this pretty village on the tidal Kennebunk River is one of Maine’s most beloved summer communities. Two centuries ago, shipbuilding and...

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Boothbay Harbor

At the height of the summer, the body of water that gives Boothbay Harbor its name is so full of boats that it almost looks like you could hop from one to the other without ever getting your feet wet....

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The Cranberry Isles

The Cranberry Isles are an archipelago of five islands off the southeastern shore of Mount Desert Island, named for the wild cranberries that grow there in the fall. Great Cranberry and Little...

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Ogunquit

A wide, white sand beach, diverse mix of Union, that have expanded the local restaurant scene. shops, lively arts scene, classic coastal scenery, and welcoming vibe make Ogunquit one of the most...

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Yarmouth

History and a welcoming spirit define this lively community Historic buildings, a beautiful coastline, well-regarded public schools, and a vibrant downtown: Yarmouth seems to have it all. Traveling...

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Kennebunks: A Designer’s Tour

Almost everywhere you look in the Kennebunks there’s another Instagram-worthy scene: wide beaches bordered by wild roses, winding streets lined with classic New England homes, handpainted signs...

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Rockland

Artists, fishermen, and a steady stream of visitors keep this midcoast city buzzing In Rockland’s broad harbor, protected from Penobscot Bay by a granite breakwater nearly a mile long, Maine’s largest...

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Bethel

Summer and winter, this Western Maine town draws outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs Near Maine’s western border, in the shadow of the White Mountains, Bethel boasts a rich history and access to...

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Old Orchard Beach

Playground in summer, peaceful in winter, Old Orchard Beach is as timeless as the tides Its beachside amusement park, boardwalk, and iconic 500-foot-long pier have made Old Orchard Beach Maine’s...

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