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I'm leaving for Maine on Wednesday (squee!). If you have any ideas about places I shouldn't miss, do pass them on. I am staying at a friend's house in the mid-coast area, but we will be headed to Portland at least one day. I've been here a few times before, but I'm always looking for new places to go in the area.

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  1. AnonymousAugust 4, 2008 at 9:49 AM

    If you have a day to kill I'd suggest a trip to Camden. It's about 2 hours from Portland. Camden is the most adorable New England town. The drive there takes you past the outlets. Have lunch at Cappy's Chowder House overlooking the marina, and shop the cute boutiques downtown. Grab a lobster roll from a roadside vendor on your way home that night for dinner.

    http://www.visitcamden.com

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  2. mamacitaAugust 4, 2008 at 2:40 PM

    Yep, I've done Camden, though it might merit another trip. One of the times I went they were filming a Mel Gibson movie there (in the pre-"sugar tits"/Jesus-freak days). Thanks for the suggestion. I love your site.

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  3. SoletrainAugust 8, 2008 at 7:03 AM

    Dear Mamacita,

    Surely you realize by now that we live vicariously through you. You have been in Maine for TWO WHOLE DAYS, and yet you haven't posted any pictures or even any gloating about how it isn't 95 degrees there. Please throw your fans a bone.

    Regards,
    Soletrain

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