I visited 29 states last year. If I had to pick a new place to live, it would be this stunning coastal destination.

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After visiting 29 states last year, I would choose to move to Maine.

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I'm a café owner in Maine. I'm feeding those about to lose their SNAP benefits for free.

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Rebecca Coffin owns Hailey's Kitchen Cafe & Bakery in Windham, Maine.

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I thought my move from Massachusetts to Maine was temporary. I've been here for over 20 years.

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Portland, Maine.

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I'm worried my teens are growing up too fast, so I booked a family vacation to Maine. The trip helped slow down time.

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The author's family was able to reconnect in Maine.

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I paid $900 a night to stay at a Victorian-era hotel with a former speakeasy in the basement and lots of classic charm — take a look

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Blind Tiger in Portland, Maine, has fascinating connections to the Prohibition era and tons of classic charm.

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I shopped at Hannaford, Maine's largest grocery chain. It had the best prepared food selection I've ever seen at a supermarket.

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I went inside a Hannaford Supermarket in Scarborough, Maine, and think it should come to more states.

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I ate at one of the oldest diners in the US, located inside a 1920s railcar. It was worth the hourlong wait for a seat.

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Palace Diner cheeseburger with fries.

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I'm a New Yorker who visited Portland, Maine, for the first time. Here are 7 things that surprised me.

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I recently visited Portland, Maine, for the first time and was surprised by how much I enjoyed the local food scene and touristy activities.

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A family who roadtrips 4,000 miles a year shares the best hidden-gem destinations in the US

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Rob Taylor and his family of four take road trips to under-the-radar cities and national parks in the US.

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I tried a famous fried chicken sandwich at Maine's oldest diner. It was worth the trouble to actually get it.

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I tried the fried chicken sandwich at Palace Diner in Biddeford, Maine, and understood why it's known to sell out early.

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