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Hamilton House and Sarah Orne Jewett House Museum are connected by their architectural style and former residents.

Dual festivals celebrate life on the Saco River's twin cities.

From classes to beeswax products, the Portland business is both a resource and a store.

The rodeo show is back, along with tons of musical acts.

The seasonal museum is open through the end of October.

The best events happening week by week.

Fun, games and floaties abound near this unique feature.

St. Lawrence Arts is housed in a historic church on Portland's Munjoy Hill.

Crescent Beach's little sister has a sandy inlet, picnic spot and walking trails.

The York lighthouse draws everyone from painters to nature enthusiasts.

Maine's fair schedule is packed. Here's what you need to know before you go.

Or visit the Historical Society's downtown headquarters.

Roll over lobster, these are the culinary classics that real Mainers love (or love to hate).

The Pownal state park was one of the first five in Maine.

The York headquarters has a huge store, cooking classes and a viewing gallery into its production facility.

Nicholas Lund of Maine Audubon offers fall birding tips.

Here are the places that provided the setting or the inspiration for some well-known stories.

The Westbrook variety store also serves sandwiches, pizza and fried chicken.

You can also play a friendly game of chess in downtown Portland or head to Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village in New Gloucester.

The long-established Gorham brewery proves it's not afraid of change.

The duo made up of Maia Sharp and Anna Schulze performs in Portland Friday night.

Other August shows currently on sale include SoDown, Breaking Benjamin and Rick Springfield.

The artwork of two Maine masters is on view in separate exhibitions.

Damian Maffei is somewhat embracing the role of masked killer.

The Ogunquit Playhouse production of the Agatha Christie mystery delights and surprises.

When it comes to all things vintage, Portland sure has a lot to choose from. From clothing to kitschy housewares, Congress Street alone is home to a shopper’s paradise of vintage items.

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Steve Tobin, who went to camp in Maine as a kid, brings his Steelroot series to Boothbay.

There's also a free film screening and arts festival happening in Brunswick.

The weekend also includes plenty of theater, a drag show and the annual Maine Highland Games & Scottish Festival.

The cocktails are well made, but the barstools uncomfortable at the new restaurant inside the Francis Hotel.

'When The Chevy Breaks' and 'Just One Step' both screen Thursday, on opposite ends of the Maine coast.

The band will bring their disco dance hits to Aura in Portland on Saturday.

You can also see a 19-piece Rhode Island big band in Portland and a soulful singer-songwriter in Freeport.

Or at least as long as it takes to drink a beer from the brewery where it's parked.

Modern English and Gene Loves Jezebel join The Alarm, on tour with a new album, 'Sigma.'

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Settle in on the rocky beach or in the grassy areas near some of the remaining parts of Kittery’s WWII military fortress and enjoy views of the Piscataqua River. Check out the concrete pier that stretches into the water near the remains of submarine net cribs that lead to picturesque Wood Island, home to a refurbished 1908 life saving station. Photo by Karen Beaudoin

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Quaint carriage roads deliver you to the 3.3-mile Shore Trail that allows visitors to this Acadia National Park icon to hike just feet from the water. The glacier-formed tarn is said to have a visibility depth of more than 40 feet and is framed by the North and South Bubbles. Enjoy the contrast of cool blue against the vivid green vegetation in summer or save your trip for the Kaleidoscope of colors that come in the fall. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer

You can register for the Craft Brew Races and see a classic film, Tony-winning musical and an improv show.

The lead singer of Creedence Clearwater Revival brings his impressive musical resume to Westbrook's Rock Row on Sunday.

Known for her pictures of Maine's libraries, the painter turns her attention to the backsides of cities in a show at Greenhut Galleries in Portland.

Alice Cooper and Halestorm play in Westbrook on Saturday, and there are still tickets left.

The market and deli on outer Washington Avenue does Roman-style pizza and sandwiches right.

The animated film is playing next week on the Bayside Bowl rooftop.

You also can shop for local art in South Portland and celebrate the town of Buxton.

The Blue Hill restaurant has a bar area, patio and small specialty cocktail menu.

You can also see local singers Jennifer Porter and Katie Matzell.

The album release show is Saturday at Portland House of Music.