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21 The Katahdin
Moosehead Lake's
steamship Katahdin has a
storied history, and is now
undergoing an upgrade.
16 Downtown boon
Bangor is seeing a surge of
new retailers in its central
business area.
Northern Maine employers
hustle to attract — and keep — workers
B y R e n e e C o r d e s
On a hill overlooking Moosehead Lake, the
Blair Hill Inn is a 10-room luxury hotel,
restaurant and event space.
$9.99
August 25, 2025
VO L . X X X I N O. X V I I I
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