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Diners Say These are the Best Restaurants in South Portland, Maine

South Portland’s food scene is thriving, and these restaurants rank among its best, according to diners.

South Portland, ME · 1d

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Maine Food Truck Favorite Now Has A Restaurant, And The Bao Buns Are Just The Beginning

A tofu karaage bao topped with pickled cabbage, cucumber, and spicy mayo started life rolling around on a food truck. Now it has a permanent home with real walls and a front door. For five years, a husband-and-wife team chased fairs and community events across Central Maine. They built a...

Augusta, ME · 1d
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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 · 4d

Splash Travels

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American Island Towns That Still Depend On Passenger Ferries For Everyday Life In 2026

When The Ferry Is Basically Your Highway For most Americans, missing the bus is annoying. In these communities, missing the ferry can mean missing your connection to groceries, appointments, work, school, supplies, or the mainland altogether. From tiny Maine fishing villages to remote Alaskan settlements, these 25 American island communities still rely heavily on boats in 2026. Could you handle planning everyday life around the ferry schedule? Factinate Ltd. #25. Peaks Island, Maine Island: Peaks Island | Ferry connection: Portland Peaks Island sits only a few miles from downtown Portland, yet residents can't simply drive across a bridge to get there. Casco Bay Lines provides year-round passenger and vehicle service, making the ferry a normal part of commuting and everyday errands. It carries far more than tourists, including residents, vehicles, freight, mail, and students. The trip may be short, but that stretch of Casco Bay creates a surprisingly different way of life. #24. Friday Harbor, Washington Island: San Juan Island | Ferry connection: Anacortes and neighboring islands Friday Harbor looks like a postcard-perfect waterfront vacation town, but its ferries perform a much less glamorous job: connecting island life to the rest of Washington. Washington State Ferries serves San Juan Island

Portland, ME · 1d

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Festive Holiday Shopping: 46th Annual Augusta Armory Veterans Weekend Christmas Arts & Craft Show

Experience the magic of the holiday season at the 46th Annual Augusta Armory Veterans Weekend Christmas Arts & Craft Show. […]. Experience the magic of the holiday season at the 46th Annual Augusta Armory Veterans Weekend Christmas Arts & Craft Show. Presented by Maine Made Crafts and organized through New England Craft Fairs, this premier regional event brings festive cheer to central Maine. Furthermore, you can join us on November 14, 2026 – November 15, 2026, for a wonderful celebration of unique artistry, heritage craftsmanship, and community spirit.

Augusta, ME · 1d

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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 · 2d

everafterinthewoods.com

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6 Maine Vegan Restaurants So Good They Could Turn Even Die-Hard Meat Lovers Into Regulars

One vegan bakery in Maine sells its signature herbal popcorn through a drive-through window. Honestly, I didn’t know I needed that sentence in my life until right now. Another spot runs a self-serve fridge packed with plant-based queso and tiramisu dip, listed as open 24 hours. A third grows much of its own produce and lets the harvest steer the menu.

Maine · 2d

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Everyone Shops At Hannaford, But This Maine Produce Market Sells Fresh Fruits And Vegetables At Bargain Prices

More than 80 Maine farms and local producers stock the shelves at one busy farmstand. That means your grocery run could include wild blueberries, local honey, cider, and fresh eggs in one easy stop. The doors open at 6 in the morning, seven days a week. Even better, the place...

Auburn, ME · 9d

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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 · 2d

92 Moose

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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 · 4d

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Short Maine Coastal Trail Has Giant Stone Stairs And Spectacular November Ocean Views

A strip of dark rock about 200 million years old drops toward the sea in steps big enough for a giant. That’s not a figure of speech. Molten material once filled cracks in older rock, hardened into basalt, and slowly wore into a stone staircase. I had no idea a trail this short could pack so much drama. The full walk is only about half a mile round trip.

Harpswell, ME · 2d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 2d

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 · 6d

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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 · 13d

Ultimate Maine

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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 · 12d

Ultimate Maine

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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 · 6d

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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 · 9d

everafterinthewoods.com

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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 · 5d

everafterinthewoods.com

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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 · 3d