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Best Bars in Saco
This former mill town has been in the process of a methodical revitalization for the last decade or so—and thankfully, the powers that be had the foresight over the years to spare the old mill buildings from demolition. Rehabbed and repurposed, these sturdy old industrial sentinels are now slowly filling up with residential spaces, small [...]
Best Bars in Old Orchard Beach
Even without the liberal lubrication of libations, Old Orchard Beach is a rollicking romp of oceanfront fun and frivolity. Visitors by the thousands flood this resort town every summer, increasing the population to almost eight times the number of year-round residents. With its bright, flashy midway and beautiful, 7-mile-long stretch of sandy beach, OOB is [...]
Best Breakfast in Saco
While not quite as advanced in the up-and-coming revitalization department as its sassy sister city, Biddeford, Saco has been steadily making her way forward in an ongoing urban renewal process. This has been evidenced by the slow-but-steady number of new businesses opening up in recent years along Main Street and further along Route One, offering [...]
Best Breakfast in Bath
Home of the historic Bath Ironworks and known as the “City of Ships,” Bath is a popular spot for travelers interested in architecture—particularly from the 19th century. An official “Main Street USA” community, downtown Bath is also in the process of an ongoing revitalization, evident in the number of dining and lodging establishments popping up [...]
Best Breakfast in Biddeford
Everywhere you turn in Biddeford, there’s a refreshing breath of youthful revitalization blowing new life into everything it touches. With a median age of 35 (29 in the downtown district), this former textile mill city boasts the youngest average demographic composition in the state—and with all that vim and vigor comes entrepreneurial energy. New shops, [...]
Best Lobster Rolls in Kittery
In a state where folks get pretty feisty and outspoken about what defines the perfect lobster roll, restaurant owners have their work cut out for them when including this Maine staple on their menu. And being the gateway city to the Pine Tree State, Kittery has even more pressure to live up to the expectations [...]
