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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Step into colonial Maine: Tate House Museum peeks behind 1750s walls to show how the mast trade powered the Royal Navy and stirred rebellion, with guided tours through rooms furnished like an 18th-century merchant household.
Neighborhood style fix: September is a Portland clothing store with a thoughtful, no-fuss edit that makes getting dressed feel easy.
Reliable pasta night pick: Warm, casual, and reliably affordable, The Corner Room Italian Kitchen & Bar turns out house-made pastas, pizzas, antipasti, and fresh focaccia in a cozy, rustic setting.
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The five stories Portland readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
The Lost & Found Market, Maine's largest vintage pop-up market, is set to return to Portland on October 31 and November 1, featuring over 110 vendors across two venues.
Full story at q1065.fm ↗
The summer of 2026 has officially ended, with the state of Maine looking forward to a busy September, with fairs featuring rides, contests, and fried food.
Full story at 929theticket.com ↗
Ron Romano, author and researcher of Maine’s 19th Century Gravestones, will deliver a lecture at the University of Southern Maine (USM) discussing stories from Maine cemeteries.
Full story at mainepublic.org ↗
A Westbrook aquarium store, Easy Aquariums, has issued a warning to fish owners across several southern Maine communities that their tap water is causing sick and dying fish due to unusual tap-water conditions and problems with aquarium fish after using municipal water.
Full story at themainewire.com ↗
Higgins Beach, a quiet and walkable beach on the southern shores of Maine, is a popular destination for year-round surfers and families alike.
Full story at travel.yahoo.com ↗
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