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Deer Isle

Now that all of our Undiscovered Maine team is back from winter break, the semester is in full swing and we have work to do! We will be continuing to find new hidden gems and undiscovered places to feature on our website. We would like to welcome a few new team members to the group, […]

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Snowstorm in Easton Aroostook County Snowmobiling

Easton

Happy New Year to everyone! Now that we are in a new decade, now is as good a time as any other new year to get out and explore some of Maine’s hidden gems! Winter break has been upon us students here at the University of Maine for a while now. Many of us are […]

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Aerial view of Stratton

December 13, 2019 Stratton-Eustis

Today was a noticeably warmer day than yesterday, and the last rainstorm we had melted away almost all of the snow in most parts of the state. One of the exciting things about Maine, though, is that one area can be completely barren of snow while another area might have several feet! Today, the Stratton-Eustis […]

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December 12, 2019 Cutler

Looking forward to the warmer months, why not check out the eastern part of the state? Eastern Maine is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the state. The small, unassuming town of Cutler may not come to mind to many people when they think of Maine, but it offers so much for […]

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Undiscovered Maine map

“About Us” Page

As we approach the year’s end, we have begun to make some changes to freshen ourselves up for the next decade! We are working on our About Us page, creating biographies for each member. We think that it’s important for people to be able to put a face to a name and to get to […]

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Kingfield-Carrabassett Valley

Carrabassett Valley Area

Over the last few days, the northeastern part of the United States was bombarded by a very large cyclonic system, which in Maine, we call “nor’easters.” Some places in the state received up to a foot or more of snow, indeed the first taste of winter. Just because winter is on our doorstep doesn’t mean […]

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New Website

A lot has changed since our last blog post! We have moved from our old website to a new one here on the University of Maine’s website. In this time, we have begun to write stories for our featured businesses that we visit when we go on our trade missions. Be sure to check them […]

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Eastport harbor

Eastport Area

The Undiscovered group is traveling to Eastport this weekend on a “trade mission!” We will be visiting a variety of small businesses and touring Raye’s Mustard factory as well as Tide Mill Creamery, in addition to a variety of other small businesses! We also plan to go to Shackford Head State Park to capture the […]

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Forks

The Forks Area

This month, warm weather is well on the way! Despite April being known for rain and mud, there is still plenty to do outside. This week, we’re focusing on The Forks out in Western Maine. Regarding attractions, there are plenty of sightseeing opportunities, such as Moxie Falls or even moose-watching in the surrounding area. Check out […]

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Hot Air Balloons in Presque Isle

Presque Isle Area

It’s finally warming up outside. With spring finally here and the snow melting, head up to Presque Isle, where there is a lot of local history to immerse oneself in! Many people don’t know that the first trans-Atlantic hot-air balloon flight took off from Presque Isle in 1978. A monument commemorates the Double Eagle II. […]

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