Downeast
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A Loop on the Quiet Side of Mt. Desert Island – A Drive Down Maine Route 102
In the village of Somesville, Maine, on the western half of Mt. Desert Island, sits perhaps the most interesting intersection in the state. My interest in this intersection doesn’t come from any of the surrounding landmarks, not the fire station in the northeast corner nor the theatre just east of that. Rather, what makes this…
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A Maine Highlands Journey Across the State – A Drive Down Maine Route 6 (Part Two)
At Route 6’s intersection with Interstate 95, the town of Howland sits quietly. A sort of in-between for travelers along the highway on their way north from Bangor, the town is little more than a junction stop for most. But today, it’s the start of the second half of my journey east, and the gateway…
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Downeast Maine’s Forgotten Mountain Road – A Drive Down Maine Route 179
About 21 miles east of Bangor and 21 miles north of Ellsworth in Maine lies the small village of Aurora. This community of under 100 looks, on a map, like there’s very little to see. There’s a church, a boat launch to the Union River, and a small hilltop viewpoint in the center of town.…
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