Mainers are known for their accent — whether you have one or not, it is a classic part of the state identity. But what really is the Maine accent? Where did it come from? And is it here to stay? Maine ...

Maine accents are hard to do, and yet we know a real one when we hear it. There’s a long history of actors butchering our distinctive regional accent, though there are also some that, for the most ...

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