Let’s adopt a new standard. It’s high time we did. If you identify with Maine, you’re one of us.

Beyond that, are we intriguing because of who we are or where we’re from? Naturally, we’re geographically fascinating.

Maine is the capital of Parts Unknown. We’re the home of Everyone.

What can we learn from characters whose backstories suggest they’re Mainers? Big dreamers, warm hearts. Independence is the feather in our cap.

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