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All Things Lobster
Lobster is practically synonymous with the state of Maine. People in Maine love lobster and have “an almost folkloric understanding” of how to prepare and eat it (according to an article in the Portland Press Herald). The Maine Lobster (Homarus americanus) is the...
Maine Comes to Life During the Fall: Eight Highlights of Two Fall Festivals
The stunning colors of the fall foliage are the first thing many people think of when someone mentions autumn in New England. The changing leaves truly are amazing and there are maps available to help travelers plan their visit based on peak leaf-viewing times. But...
Six Reasons to Explore Boothbay in a Kayak
The town of Boothbay, the harbor, and the coastline are breathtaking. NewEngland.com has ranked Boothbay Harbor as one of the 10 Prettiest Coastal Towns in Maine. According to their article, it sometimes seems that the town is half boats and half buildings. If that is...
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