What we feel for eight-time Grammy-nominated Avril Lavigne is anything but complicated. Avril spent her early years in Quebec and grew up in Ontario. This summer, she’ll be rocking us, her ‘temporarily estranged’ neighbors to the south.

Interview by Laurel Faye

“I’ve driven through Maine on my way to visit family in New Brunswick, but this is the first time I’ll be spending significant time with you. The whole region is beautiful, especially during the spring.”

We’re known for Moxie, Red Snapper hot dogs, and blueberries—like an ungodly amount of blueberries.

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