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Our favorite local shops in Portland, Maine (2023 edition)
Our favorite local shops in Portland, Maine Many of the guides on Mainer I’ve personally written, but I recently had someone reach out and asking where they should shop. As someone who avoids shopping like the plague, I definitely wasn’t the right person to write about this. I also recently connected with Kristine Trogner – she used to … Continued

Buying Maine Lobster Online in 2023
Buying Maine Lobster online in 2023 So there’s a pretty good chance you are looking for a place to purchase lobster from Maine online. You’ve come to the right place! If you’re visiting Maine, we’ve compiled some great seafood places to check out in Portland. Ordering Maine lobster online is a seemingly straightforward process, but there are a … Continued

The Best Pizza in Portland (2023 Edition)
The Best Pizza in Portland (2023 Edition) I love pizza and so do a lot of other humans here in the United States. Portland, Maine is no exception. We have some good options up here, so I decided to compile a list of my favorite spots here in Portland. I’ll try to give you a sense of … Continued

Warm Water vs. Cold Water Lobster, which is better?
The Difference between Maine Lobster and Rock (Spiny) Lobster There appears to be some confusion around the difference between a rock (spiny) lobster and lobster from Maine. The first thing you should know is that there is a significant difference between the two. We prefer the Maine lobster, this post will show you the differences, and give … Continued

Box of Maine 2022 Wrap-Up
Hello, friends and Box of Maine family! We are so happy that you chose to spend some time with us and read about our 2022 wrap-up blog. As a company, we have grown leaps and bounds over the year and we did it with your help and support. Thankful is a word that is pretty … Continued