Maine swimmers skate in Maine high seas fun
The Portland Press and the Bangor Whig report a playful scene as they join in a Maine swimming outing, sporting skates for a humorous splash. The lighthearted piece highlights urban newspapers embracing coastal leisure and local flavor during a snowy Maine day.
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