PORTLAND

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• ANGELA ADAMS read more ›
  (273 Congress St. Tel. 207-774-3523)
  angelaadams.com
  Designer Adams sells samples of her famous rugs, clothes and home accessories at this tiny Munjoy Hill store. Look for ocean bluepatterned “Munjoy” pillows.

• CASCO BAY LINES read more ›
  (56 Commercial St. Tel. 207-774-7871)
  www.cascobaylines.com
  This ferry provides essential transportation to islanders commuting to and from Portland, but visitors will enjoy the brisk ride for its spectacular views of Portland Harbor, Casco Bay and the city coastline.

• HUGO'S read more ›
  (88 Middle St. Tel. 207-774-8538)
  www.hugos.net
  Chef Rob Evans won a James Beard Award in 2009 for using traditional Maine ingredients to create his ultra-modern culinary works of art. Popular menu items include rice-crusted Maine sea scallops and parchment-baked Casco Bay cod with bacon crumble and cod milt chowder. $$$$

• COMEDY CONNECTION read more ›
  (At Custom House Wharf Commercial Street. Tel. 207-774-5554)
  www.mainecomedy.com
  Catch a standup show in this cozy venue on Portland’s scenic waterfront. The roster of performers includes big names from Boston and the best local funnymen and women.

• KITTERY, ME read more ›
  (50 miles southwest of Portland. )
  thekitteryoutlets.com
  This seaside city—with dozens of national retail outlets and the family-run Kittery Trading Post, selling clothes, outdoor gear and Maine souvenirs—is a popular destination for shoppers from all over New England. Stop at the Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier for lunch.

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Fun Fact!
Four out of every five American lobsters caught in the US are from Maine.