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Calvin The Calico Lobster
Culture Buzz He's a 1-in-30 million celebrity. Thanks to a chef recognizing how rare he was, Calvin only barely escaped the boiling pot at a Boston restaurant. He's been donated to the New England Aquarium for study and safe keeping.
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Top Maine Paul Supporter Switches To Mitt
Politics Buzz Rep. Ryan Harmon was a rare elected official to endorse the libertarian. “Join me in supporting Mitt Romney.”
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In Secret Documents, Anti-Gay Marriage Group Looked To Divide Gays, Blacks
Politics Buzz Blunt language and broad plans from the National Organization for Marriage. A goal: “Fanning the hostility.” Another project: “Sideswiping Obama.”
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Video: Golden Retriever Valets Golf Carts
In Maine, 6-year-old Kaleigh brings the golf cart keys back to the clubhouse so the golfers don't have to. I smell an “Air Bud” reboot. (via.)
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Link: In Portland, Me., a New Business Plan
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/19/us/19portland.html?part...
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The city is considering zoning changes on its working waterfront.
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Video: Skinheads From Maine
After a bunch of dummies in Maine (Buzzfeed superfan Joy Engel notwithstanding) voted against gay marriage yesterday, this clip from The Dana Carvey Show (featuring Carvey and Stephen Colbert) has been gaining popularity. Between lobsters, Stephen King, and that awesome scene from Maine-set In The Bedroom, we were really big fans of the state. Maine should take a trip to Iowa and cool off ):
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The Greatest People From Maine
Culture Buzz Poor Barack Obama. He thought when he won the election, he’d get to run the country. Ha! As evidenced by this week’s win in the healthcare debate, the fate of this country is actually determined by the two Senators for Maine. Even my state’s greatest skeptics have to agree that we’re having a pretty amazing week. Ha! Yes! That’s right! My little home state RULES OVER ALL OF YOU. In honor of Maine’s superiority, I present to you some of the awesomest people from Maine. And you’re going to love it.
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Image: Grand View Topless Coffee Shop [NSFW]
The Sunday Best has a fascinating slideshow about the recently burned down Grand View Topless Coffee Shop in Vassalboro, Maine — the first topless coffee shop ever. Arson claimed the coffee shop this month, but supposedly they've reopened in a tent. Roadtrip, anyone?
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Image: Dog and Baby Wolf, BFF
150lb Rottweiler Ulrok has become the surrogate dad to two month-old wolf cub Beldaran, with whom he plays, sleeps, and howls into the sky. Is it worth it to take a trip to Maine just to see the wolf ride the dog like a horse? Is that okay?
