Natural-burial and home-funeral advocate Chuck Lakin, a woodworker from Waterville who had organized the 9 a.m. workshop, said he was disappointed that his planned event did not materialize, but he added that he understands.
April 2013
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Hermit’s backpack laden with tools, food at time of arrest
The North Pond Hermit carried no identification when law enforcement officers stopped him April 4 as he left the Pine Tree Camp dining hall in Rome about 1 a.m., laden with food and tools.
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Red Sox top Royals, 4-3, and it’s so good
Daniel Nava wins it, David Ortiz makes a big return, and in the clutch, Boston looks strong.
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State sale of Augusta’s Gannett House faces Monday hearing
A bill that requires the state Department of Administrative and Financial Services to sell the Gannett House “as is” to the Gannett House Project for use as a museum goes before a public hearing Monday.
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16 years later, Augusta lung transplant survivor thankful, dedicated
Christine Lowell, 32, of Augusta, agreed to tell the story of how her family, her community and her medical care providers came together to save her life, because she wants those waiting for a transplant “to know there’s hope and success.”
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Sea Dogs pitcher finds the zone
Anthony Ranaudo continues a fine pitching start to the season, and Portland goes over .500.
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Suspect who died suffered many wounds
A doctor says Tamerlan Tsarnaev was unconscious and had so many penetrating wounds that it isn’t clear which ones killed him.
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Prosecutors move quickly to build Marathon case
Massachusetts does not have the death penalty, and it remains to be seen whether the Obama administration would try to persuade a jury to sentence Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to death.
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NHL Roundup: Even with Bruins loss, reason for celebration
The Penguins clinch home-ice advantage throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs.
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Doors drummer draws hundreds at Scarborough Record Store Day
John Densmore signs copies of his new book, “The Doors Unhinged: Jim Morrison’s Legacy Goes on Trial.”