The updated $100 bills, which have undergone a major makeover, are set to enter circulation Oct. 8.
September 2013
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Exhibits & Museums
Living History Days — A Journey through 1790-1900s at Leonard’s Mill, Route 178, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 5 and 6. Presented by Maine Forest & Logging Museum. Admission, $10 for adults, $5 for children. 947-6278; leonardsmills.com
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TRAVELIN’ MAINE(RS): Spice up your evening with a feast and a show
It was a great combination: an excellent feast at our favorite Mexican restaurant, Buen Apetito, followed by a play at the Aqua City Actor’s Theater.
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Retirement prospects bleak for baby boomers
Maine Sen. Susan Collins, the top Republican on a special Senate panel, joins the chorus of concerns.
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Belgrade Community Center for All Seasons plans autumn events
BELGRADE — The Belgrade Community Center for All Seasons will host events for all ages and interests this fall.
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Farmington area local mountain bike ride
FARMINGTON — Leisurely bike rides around the Farmington area are planned for 5 p.m. Mondays through September and early October. Participants should meet at the University of Maine at Farmington Fitness and Recreation Center. Mountain bikes and helmets are provided, or you can bring ride own. On-road and off-road riding is planned. All ability levels are welcome. To register, call 778-7495.
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Skowhegan Savings gives Madison award
SKOWHEGAN — Skowhegan Savings recently announced it awarded a $5,000 gift to the town of Madison for the development of a new park and playground, according to a Skowhegan Saving press release.
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BOOKS: ‘Shining’ sequel centers on a different breed of monster
BY RENE RODRIGUEZ The Miami Herald DOCTOR SLEEP By Stephen King Scribner (544 pages, $30) Mrs. Massey, the decomposing woman from Room 217, shows up on page five. Tony, the little boy who lives inside Danny Torrance’s mouth, appears soon afterwards. And REDRUM is just around the corner. Stephen King’s eagerly awaited sequel to his […]
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BOOKS: Latest in Fargo series a good read
BY JEFF AYERS Associated Press THE MAYAN SECRETS: A FARGO ADVENTURE By Clive Cussler and Thomas Perry Putnam The Clive Cussler empire expands with another title in the Sam and Remi Fargo series. Co-written with Thomas Perry, “The Mayan Secrets” is also the best of the series so far. The Fargo husband-and-wife treasure-hunting duo have […]