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Maine

Words and Photos by Ann Pollard Ranco

The Indigenous Origins of the Maine Lobster Bake

Indigenous writer, artist, and activist Ann Pollard Ranco holds a Wabanaki-led lobster bake to explore the provenance of an iconic Maine feast.

Sponsored by The Maine Office of Tourism

Biddeford, Maine

Palace Diner

Maine's oldest diner also happens to win acclaim for its elevated comfort food.

Portions of the Smokehouse Complex are now a museum.

McCurdy Smokehouse

This waterfront museum in Maine is dedicated to the history of the smoked-herring trade.

A bottle of Allen's among Allen's knitted hats.

Why Maine Is Mad for This Coffee-Flavored Liqueur

Allen's Coffee Brandy is more popular than vodka or whiskey.

Dan Nosowitz June 21, 2017

The Battle Over Where 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' Was Written

Everyone thought the matter was settled. Then a $3 million house hit the market in Brunswick, Maine.

Atlas Obscura September 30, 2016

Columbia Falls, Maine

Wild Blueberry Land

This colorful theme park dedicated the official fruit of Maine serves sweet, tasty treats.

Canadian customs at Pohénégamook, which shares the border with Estcourt Station, Maine.

border crossings

The Incredible Complications of Living Atop the U.S.-Canada Border

The tough, restricted lives of the dozen people whose homes lie in both Maine and Quebec.

Kevin Williams July 15, 2016

Desert of Maine

Is Maine Our Most Unusual State?

8 offbeat gems to visit in Maine this summer.

Sponsored by Maine