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Maine is a tourist state and while natives understand the economy’s need for visitor’s dollars, it doesn’t mean we enjoy all our favorite spots being too crowded to enjoy while they’re here.

Hence “shoulder season”.

That glorious month after summer but before leaf peeping when there’s not a tourist to be found.

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Case in point?

The Dockside Grill in Falmouth.

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You can’t squeeze your way in here during high season… but right now?

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A raspberry thyme Rickey and ocean view can be savored in peace.

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As can a fabulous shrimp and scallop chowder…

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A pineapple margarita…

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And a haddock sandwich.

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Life is good in shoulder season.

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