Western Mountains
Bethel, Maine — Mountain Town for All Seasons
Bethel is Maine's most accessible mountain town — home to Sunday River ski resort and a four-season playground in the Western Mountains.
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Acadia & Downeast
Eastport, Maine — The Easternmost City in the U.S.
Eastport is the easternmost city in the United States, perched on a small island near the Canadian border. It's strange, beautiful, and unlike anywhere else in Maine.
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Western Mountains
Rangeley, Maine — Lakes, Loons, and Quiet Solitude
Rangeley is a high-elevation lake town in western Maine that draws people who want quiet — really, actually quiet — and natural beauty without crowds.
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Midcoast Maine
Boothbay Harbor — Classic Maine Coast at Its Best
Boothbay Harbor is exactly what you picture when you think of a Maine fishing village — and one of the most family-friendly destinations on the coast.
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Southern Maine
Visiting Portland, Maine — The Foodie's Coastal City
Portland is small enough to walk and big enough to eat your way through for a week. Here's how to make the most of Maine's biggest city.
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Aroostook County
Fort Kent, Maine — Where the Road Begins
Fort Kent is where U.S. Route 1 starts (or ends, depending on your direction). It's also the heart of Maine's French Acadian culture and one of the most remote drives in the lower 48.
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Western Mountains
The Forks, Maine — Whitewater Rafting Capital of the East
The Forks is the smallest town with the biggest adrenaline. Class IV+ whitewater, deep gorges, and almost nobody around. Welcome to Maine's wild side.
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Heating Your Maine Home: Oil vs Wood vs Heat Pump Compared
Heating is one of the biggest expenses of Maine living. Here's an honest comparison of oil, wood, and heat pumps to help you choose.
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Maine's Transfer Station Culture: A Newcomer's Guide
There's no curbside trash in most of Maine. Welcome to the transfer station — part dump, part social hub, part treasure hunt.
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Internet and Cell Service in Rural Maine: The Honest Guide
Before you buy that rural Maine property, check the internet. Here's the real picture of connectivity in Maine's less-populated areas.
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Beyond Bar Harbor: Hidden Gems in Maine Most Tourists Miss
Bar Harbor is great, but Maine's best-kept secrets are the places most tourists never find. Here are the hidden gems worth seeking out.
Read more →April 10, 2026
Best Time to Visit Maine: A Season-by-Season Guide
Every season in Maine is different. Here's what to expect month by month so you can pick the perfect time for your visit.
Read more →April 10, 2026
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