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May 25, 1984: Read all about how a twister hit Jackman this week, and western Maine students at UMaine Farmington forge the ‘perfect’ president
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Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Maine Authors
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Sparrow Being Sparrow’ and ‘Trapped: Deep Waters, Darker Secrets’
A charming story for middle-grade readers and a debut coming-of-age mystery are this week’s reviews.
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May 24, 2000: Two-day missing sailboat turns up off coast of Wiscasset with two men onboard unharmed, Gardiner Water District settles lawsuit out-of-court, and Augusta capital plan for next generation up for review
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Posted inJ.P. Devine, Life & Culture, Movie Review J.P. Devine
Movie Review: ‘The Beautiful Game’ exposes the heartwarming truth of these games
The story is based on an actual annual sporting event, The Homeless World Cup, which will take place in Seoul this year, J.P. Devine writes.
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May 23, 1988: Only 4 school districts out of 150 in Maine have women as top administrators, this Oxford county town and trash hauler are in a dispute, and the Associated Press Broadcasting Association awards contest was held this past weekend
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May 22, 2002: 12-year Augusta special education director wins special honor, Litchfield & Sabbatus areas on high alert for West Nile virus, and fewer and fewer Mainers are identifying as French-Canadian.
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Posted inLife & Culture, On Music Lucky Clark
On Music: IMY2 trio’s Annalise Mahanes talks about Maine debut at musical festival in Farmington
I really like finding new-to-me bands, especially when they are heading to Maine — such is the case with the trio of Annalise Mahanes (vocals), Cal Tucker (bass) and Michael Monahan (guitar) better known as IMY2. These rockers will perform on Sunday, May 26, at the Sandy River Music Festival in Farmington and to that […]
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May 21, 1990: Mayor of Soviet Union & delegation will be visiting Waterville in June for a week, 10 injured in car collision on Route 2 in Caanan, and a Kingfield museum acquires a major selection of photographs
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, News
Sour Patch Kids Oreos? Peeps Pepsi? What’s behind the weird flavors popping up on store shelves
Surprising flavor combinations are showing up more frequently in grocery stores and restaurants.