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Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout

Elizabeth Strout is a fine writer, and novels such as The Burgess Boys and My Name Is Lucy Barton are very good. Still, Olive Kitteridge, her 2009 Pulitzer Prize-winning collection of interrelated stories, has an immediacy and fierceness that one finds in only the very greatest books. Sequels nearly always disappoint, and it cannot be said that Olive, Again has quite the range and power of its predecessor. Nevertheless, the book does an excellent job of revivifying the ill-tempered, truth-telling Olive and her neighbors in and around fictional Crosby, Maine.

Lewiston, ME · 23h
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10 Blue-Collar Maine Restaurants That Serve Huge Portions For Cheap

Fishermen pack one of these diners so often that it opens at 5 AM, seven days a week. That detail alone made me want to learn more about where Maine’s hardest workers actually eat. The list kept getting better. One spot sits at a truck stop right off I-95....

Maine · 12d
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Docks Seafood Was Honest With Us, and That Makes Me Want to Support Them More

Docks Seafood in South Portland had to dump expensive fryer oil and deep clean their equipment after accidentally introducing gluten.

South Portland, ME · 11d

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Unique New Donut Shop Opens in Westbrook, Maine

A unique new spot called Donut Things Cafe has opened in Westbrook, Maine, offering Asian-inspired flavors you won't find elsewhere in the state

Westbrook, ME · 5d

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The Best Seafood Restaurants in Portland, Maine, According to Diners

Portland definitely knows a thing or two about incredible seafood, but according to diners, these restaurants are truly a cut above the rest.

Portland, ME · 8d

Ultimate Maine

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Brunswick, Maine, Has One Incredible Food Scene: Here are the Top Reviewed Joints

Brunswick is a Midcoast Maine foodie hotspot. Here are its most popular restaurants.

Brunswick, ME · 1d

94.9 HOM

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Portland, Maine's Italian Restaurants Are Seriously Delicious: Here Are 10 Favorites

Craving authentic Italian cuisine? These 10 Portland restaurants are winning over diners with their delicious dishes and rave reviews.

Portland, ME · 5d

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Portland, Maine, Restaurant Makes OpenTable's Top 100 List For 2026

Following years of having multiple entries, only one Portland, Maine, eatery makes OpenTable's list of best restaurants in America for 2026

Portland, ME · 3d

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Greater Portland’s 9 Best Under-The-Radar Thrift Shops For Incredible Bargains

Somewhere in southern Maine, you can buy secondhand clothes by the pound. Not by the shirt or the hanger, but by weight, straight out of rolling bins. That detail alone sent me down a rabbit hole. My list grew fast: a church shop with old-school prices, a community center closet open only a few mornings a week, and a resale spot that invites you to race to the rack.

Portland, ME · 4d

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Jay police pup Enzo fetches smiles during school visits

A Jay police officer and her emotional support dog have been visiting local classrooms, spending time with students through reading and other activities. Officer Heather Irber and her dog, Enzo, visited a primary school this week, where they read books with students, including "Run, Turkey, Run!" and "Chewy Louie," according to the Jay Police Department.

Jay, ME · 1d

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Hallowell police chief says he can’t recommend Quarry Tap Room liquor license renewal

HALLOWELL, Maine (WABI) - Hallowell Police Chief Zachary Kindelan said he cannot, in good faith, recommend the renewal of the Quarry Tap Room’s liquor license ahead of a public hearing. Chief cites concerns about operations. Kindelan said he does not want to see the Quarry Tap Room close, but...

Hallowell, ME · 3d

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Brunswick, Maine, Has One Incredible Food Scene: Here are the Top Reviewed Joints

Brunswick is a Midcoast Maine foodie hotspot. Here are its most popular restaurants.

Brunswick, ME · 1d

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Forget Boring Grocery Runs Because These Maine Markets Make Christmas Food Shopping Feel Special

One Maine grocery stop on this list built its name on sauerkraut. Yes, the humble fermented cabbage somehow became the headliner, and I love that more than I can explain. The rest of the lineup gets just as fun. One market runs a full-service butcher counter beside rows of local goods. Another bakes fresh desserts in the middle of a harbor town, and a co-op stocks bulk spices perfect for holiday cookies.

Maine · 2d

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Anime aficionados assemble for AniMaine 2026

Anime fans, cosplayers, and artists are gathering in South Portland this weekend for AniMaine 2026, a three-day celebration of animation, gaming, and Japanese pop culture. The convention kicked off Friday at the Best Western Merry Manor on Main Street and runs through Sunday. This year's event has a Western theme,...

South Portland, ME · 2d

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Arborists say winter tree inspections can help prevent storm damage at home

PORTLAND (WGME) -- The unpredictability of winter can put a lot of stress on the trees around your home. This can lead to falling trees and branches, potentially causing damage. “The call volume ramps up this time of year. I think a lot of people try and be proactive before...

Portland, ME · 2d

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Holiday Fused Glass Workshop 11/7

We’re enjoying this crisp fall weather here at Southport General Store & Barn, and we’re looking forward to our next glass class this Saturday, November 7!. We still have a few more spots open for our next Fused Glass Workshop and would love to welcome you to join us!

Southport, ME · 3d

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Windham sculptor finds connection and creativity in granite

For sculptor Isabel Catherine Kelley, granite is more than a hard stone. It is a material that allows her to explore emotions, relationships and the connections people share, one carefully carved piece at a time. Kelley has spent more than a decade developing her craft, transforming granite into sculptures that...

Windham, ME · 3d

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An Irish Christmas at the Opera House Nov. 28

Mick McAuley, John Doyle and Cathie Ryan bring An Irish Christmas to the Opera House. Nov. 18. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue. Irish musicians John Doyle and Mick McAuley join forces this holiday season, alongside Irish American musician and story-teller Cathie Ryan, as they bring their Christmas show to the historic Opera House in Boothbay Harbor, at 86 Townsend Ave., on Saturday, Nov. 28.

Boothbay Harbor, ME · 2d

94.3 WCYY

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Portland, Maine's Italian Restaurants Are Seriously Delicious: Here Are 10 Favorites

Craving authentic Italian cuisine? These 10 Portland restaurants are winning over diners with their delicious dishes and rave reviews.

Portland, ME · 5d

Ultimate Maine

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Portland, Maine, Restaurant Makes OpenTable's Top 100 List For 2026

Following years of having multiple entries, only one Portland, Maine, eatery makes OpenTable's list of best restaurants in America for 2026

Portland, ME · 3d