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Rock On, Rockland

Rock On, Rockland
(Warren Rojas/CQ Roll Call)

ROCKLAND, Maine – It may be a small town, but Rockland’s got a lot going for it.

The Maine Lobster Festival drives droves of shellfish lovers to the shores of the Penobscot Bay each August, the plastic bib-draped masses assembling to honor (and devour) the region’s claim to fame.

Bumping into newsmakers is evidently not uncommon. One New Yorker, who relocated to the area with his wife after their youngest flew the coop, said he catches sight of Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. from time to time in neighboring St. George.

“He’s totally normal up here. Doesn’t like anyone to call him judge,” the Empire State expat said of his dealings with the summering Supreme Courter.

Natives, it would seem, have very specific tastes when it comes to conducting their day-to-day affairs.

Core concerns include keeping:

Activities al fresco (topless freecycling, anyone?)

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Rock On, Rockland
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Rock On, Rockland
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Commercialism pithy (We *heart* puns, too.)

Rock On, Rockland
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Rock On, Rockland
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Rock On, Rockland
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Crustaceans prepared every which way (a lobstah in every pot)

Rock On, Rockland
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Rock On, Rockland
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Rock On, Rockland
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Motor coaches well preserved (crazy cool whips, yo)

Rock On, Rockland
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Rock On, Rockland
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Rock On, Rockland
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Rock On, Rockland
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Art ubiquitous (the colors, man)

Rock On, Rockland
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Rock On, Rockland
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Maritime artifacts revered (Cannon to the left of them)

Rock On, Rockland
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Rock On, Rockland
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Sweets extra sugary (pina colada muffins = booze for breakfast)

Rock On, Rockland
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Rock On, Rockland
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Rock On, Rockland
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Reading materials vintage

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Or sometimes hot off the presses

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And, of course, paying tribute to loved ones

Rock On, Rockland
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Which, in the case of the Rockland Harbormaster, means saluting the BoSox and the almighty dollar ahead of the good ol’ stars and stripes.

Keep on keepin’ on, Rocklanders.

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