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10/20/2026

That's a lot of traps and a lot of tradition. Lobstermen have been hauling in catch off the Maine coast since the mid-1800s, and many lobster businesses are still passed down through families. Our guide covers how trapping works, the rules every keeper has to meet, and where to buy or eat lobster along the coast. ⚓ Details down below 👇

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10/19/2026

Bath's deep port on the Kennebec River made it a natural fit for shipbuilding, and the industry drove the local economy for more than 200 years. Today the Midcoast city is home to Bath Iron Works and the Maine Maritime Museum, the place to go to learn about schooners and sailing vessels. Read more down below 👇

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10/19/2026

Andre wasn't your typical harbor seal. Taken in by Harry Goodridge in 1961, he swam with locals, went sledding, splashed in bathtubs and even watched TV. The full story is down below 👇

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10/19/2026

For one of the best fall views on the Midcoast, head to the top of Camden Hills State Park. You'll look out over a patchwork of color stretching toward the hills and Penobscot Bay. Full guide to fall in coastal Maine down below 👇

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10/17/2026

Rockland's lighthouse sits at the very end of an almost mile-long breakwater on Maine's Midcoast. Built in 1902 in the Colonial Revival style, it's owned by the City of Rockland and can be visited in summer. There's no running water or restrooms out there, so plan ahead before you head out along the rocks. Details down below 👇

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10/17/2026

Hulls Cove sits just off the main road near Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island in Downeast Maine, and beachcombers have turned up several rare pink pieces of sea glass here. Broken pottery has washed up on island beaches too. One tip before you go: skip Sand Beach in Acadia for this, since it's reportedly swept clean. 💗 Read more down below 👇

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10/17/2026

With its yellow walls, white spires and lacy carved trim, Kennebunk's Wedding Cake House looks like something out of a storybook. It sits on Summer Street between downtown and the Lower Village, and it's one of the most photographed homes in Maine. 🎂 Full story down below 👇

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10/16/2026

Bar Harbor and Kennebunkport get much of the attention, but Maine's coast is full of smaller towns with quiet streets, friendly locals and views you won't have to share. Our guide covers 11 of them, from Wells to Eastport, with ideas for what to see and do in each. ⚓ The full list is down below 👇

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10/16/2026

Maine is full of places that found their way into Stephen King's books and movies. Our road trip covers more than two dozen stops, from his famous Bangor house and the real-life spots behind IT to Pet Sematary filming locations and the small towns that shaped his stories. 🎃 The full route is down below 👇

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