Many British pet owners already have veterinarians insert chips under the skin of dogs, cats and rabbits in a bid to keep track of their animals.
February 2013
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BOOKS: ‘The Entertainer’ depicts old Hollywood
Part biography and part Hollywood history with a side of Americana, “The Entertainer” might be the most engaging book you’re likely to read about someone you’ve never heard of, whose a movie star to boot.
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BOOKS: ‘Hour of Peril’ a compelling true story
It’s February 1861 and Abraham Lincoln is making his way by train from Springfield, Ill., to his inauguration in Washington, D.C., on March 4.
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TRAVELIN’ MAINE(RS): Whether it’s a Valentine Day getaway or quality vacation time with the kids … Samoset Resort has something for everyone
What comes to mind when you think about the Samoset Resort in Rockport?
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BOOKS: “Cover of Snow” filled with breathless energy
BY OLINE H. COGDILL Sun Sentinel COVER OF SNOW By Jenny Milchman Ballantine Books, 336 pages, $26 A young widow’s grief and naivete evolve into paranoia and a sense that she has no idea what is really going on in the quiet town where she lives in Jenny Milchman’s stunning debut. Milchman tackles small-town angst […]
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BOOKS: Dave Barry’s ‘Insane City’ is hysterical
Humorist Dave Barry has produced his first solo adult novel in over 10 years, and it’s hysterical. In a story reminiscent of “The Hangover” films, Seth is marrying a woman who is drop-dead gorgeous, and his buddies have the ultimate bachelor party planned.
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Absentee ballots ready Norridgewock
NORRIDGEWOCK — Absentee ballots for the March 4 town meeting are available at the Town Office 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.Thursday.
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Band rehearsals set for Wednesdays
SKOWHEGAN — Skowhegan Community Band invites all interested to rehearse 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays at the Methodist Church on the Dr. Mann Road. For more information, call 696-3143 or email [email protected].
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Fitzmaurice, Roberts named to dean’s list
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Bryant University announces the following area residents were named to its 2012 fall semester dean’s list: Mikayla Fitzmaurice, of Skowhegan, a freshman majoring in marketing; Harris Roberts, of Farmington, a junior majoring in entrepreneurship.
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Oakland’s Smith graduates from basic
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Air Force Airman Carleton R. Smith recently completed basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base.