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The Lilac City is gearing up for a transformation unlike anything we've seen. Big plans are in the works, and they might surprise you.

Many people say Hannaford is the only way to go, while some treat Market Basket like a sacred institution, and the others that feel like Shaw’s is the only civilized option. So, who really comes out on top? Let’s break it down.

We didn't need a survey to tell us this!

GET IN MY BELLY!

This infuriates me. If you go to a grocery store in New England in the winter, even once, read this.

A lot of parking lots in Maine lack signs, directions, or patient people so I had to phone a friend on this one for the local answer. I have to say, I do agree with most people on this one.

While competitors like Hannaford and Walmart have plenty of them, here's why you won't find any self-checkout lanes at Market Basket in Maine.

The fourth Market Basket in Maine will be 80,000 square feet of space and create 300 new jobs.

You can't deny that it's a bang for your buck!

KA-CHOW! (But, a live-action version!)

This was news to us.

You, sir, are a real one.

Grocery shopping for most people is aggravating enough without the common practice that many Mainers are guilty of doing.

Were you team Artie T. or team Arthur S.?

I sure hope I'm not the only one, but I was totally fooled by a social post by my favorite grocery store, Market Basket.

At least it calls New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Vermont home.