More Than a Pretty Place to Shop

January 2, 2009

More Than a Pretty Place to Shop

Monica Kissane on the virtues of Freeport, Maine Read more »

Posted on Friday, January 2, 2009 in Ask a Local | Permalink | Comments (4)


Finding Art in Eastport

December 9, 2008

Finding Art in Eastport

Linda Godfrey shares why traveling to this coastal village brings unexpected delights. Read more »

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A Daily Newspaper Editor Dishes Out the Virtues of Hallowell

November 6, 2008

A Daily Newspaper Editor Dishes Out the Virtues of Hallowell

Hallowell, via an editorial writer's eyes: Ask for an opinion, get a dozen reasons why Maine's smallest city is a great place to visit. Read more »

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See South Berwick Through a Muralist's Eyes

October 21, 2008

See South Berwick Through a Muralist's Eyes

Gordon Carlisle gives the lowdown on where to eat, what to do in South Berwick, Maine. Read more »

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Brunswick, with the Mount Everest Bellmaker

September 22, 2008

Brunswick, with the Mount Everest Bellmaker

Jeff Clapp's Bells From Everest are hand-turned bells and ornaments made from oxygen tanks reclaimed from Mount Everest. Experience Brunswick, Maine through his eyes. Read more »

Posted on Monday, September 22, 2008 in Ask a Local | Permalink | Comments (0)



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