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If you wouldn't peg Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez of Proenza Schouler as nature boys, then prepare to be sort of right, sort of wrong.

We proudly reintroduce The Courier-Gazette, The Camden Herald and The Republican Journal to the newsstands and reopen the VillageSoup Internet portal, bringing you the latest in news, sports and entertainment.

Several years ago, I went into a fancy women's clothing store to buy a business suit.

What was it about 1912? For some reason, it was a very productive year. For starters, Fenway Park opened.

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Several years ago, I went into a fancy women's clothing store to buy a business suit.

What do Amazon, Apple, and L.L. Bean have in common? They all ranked at the top of their categories in a recent study tracking customer satisfaction with online retailers.

If you want to take that day trip to Acadia National Park before the next snowfall, you'd better find an open weekend on your calendar ASAP.

A crew from one of the country's most famous clothing companies has been at a historic Adirondack great camp this week to shoot photographs for its fall and winter 2012 catalog.

What do Amazon, Apple, and L.L. Bean have in common? They all ranked at the top of their categories in a recent study tracking customer satisfaction with online retailers.

Matthew Macdonald, center with blue medal, of Turner stands as he is recognized as the Student of the Year during the Central Maine Community College commencement ceremony in Lewiston on Thursday.

They hold concerts in the summer. They hold clinics and host walk-on adventures.

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With what's sure to be many more wet, slushy days ahead, waterproof boots are a must.

One of the best ways to make sure you get your miles in this biking season is to sign up for a few riding events.

From time to time, we will send you e-mail announcements on new features and special offers from The Wall Street Journal Online.

Various merchandise is seen at the L.L. Bean store. Rochester's full-line L.L. Bean store is located on the Eastview Mall property -- but it's quite a hike from the mall.

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Collecting more than 100 of his best, most popular comics, Cartoons from Maine: How's the Water, Bob? presents a hilarious alternative look at Maine.

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