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Most People Don’t Know That The Cemetery From Stephen King’s “Pet Sematary” Is Found Right Here In Maine

by Andrea Verschuyl
on Jan 10
A serene cemetery with various gravestones and monuments on a grassy hillside, surrounded by trees.
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9 Surefire Signs You Have Strong Roots in Maine

by Tori Jane
on Dec 5
A puffin stands on a rocky shore, facing the ocean with a colorful beak and a clear blue sky in the background.
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Maine Has Been Named One Of The Friendliest States In America

by Michelle Starin
on Jul 9
A lighthouse stands on rocky shores at sunset, with a calm sea and distant islands in the background.
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11 Incredible, Almost Unbelievable Facts About Maine

by Michelle Starin
on Apr 18
Giant boot sculpture outside L.L. Bean store, with trees and building in the background.
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9 Surprising Firsts That Maine Can Proudly Claim

by Tessa Metcalf
on Oct 13
A scenic view of Augusta, the capital city of Maine, USA, featuring the State House dome surrounded by trees and set against a clear sky.

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10 Historic Firsts You Probably Didn’t Know Started in Maine

Maine boasts several historical firsts in the United States, from the first ship built by English colonists to the first state to see the sunrise.

by Michelle Starin
on Oct 14
Cityscape of Augusta, Maine, the state capital
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These 4 Small Towns Were Once Home To Mainers That Changed The World

Discover notable historical figures from Maine and the beautiful towns they called home.

by Jennifer Brooks-Parker
on Jan 25
A rustic wooden barn stands beside a green field, with mountains and cloudy skies in the background.
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We Bet You Didn’t Know This Small Town In Maine Was Home To The Second Largest Scaled Model Of Our Solar System In The World

Maine hosts the largest model of the solar system in the western hemisphere, offering a nearly 100-mile scavenger hunt through the countryside.

by Chris Dodge
on Jan 16
Aerial view of a campus surrounded by colorful autumn trees and fields, with buildings and parking lots visible.
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10 Places You Recognize From Maine That Showed Up In Famous Movies

Discover 10 iconic filming locations in Maine featured in popular movies.

by Michelle Starin
on Dec 17
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10 Totally True Stereotypes Mainers Should Just Accept As Fact

Mainers embrace various stereotypes, from loving L.L. Bean to being obsessed with lobster and enduring harsh winters.

by Michelle Starin
on Jul 14
Two pairs of brown and tan winter boots on a blue carpet, with jeans visible above the boots.