Harpswell residents first heard the Declaration of Independence read on the steps of the 1757 meetinghouse. The Elijah Kellogg Church has continued to honor the tradition.
Life & Culture
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On Music: Illiterate Light talks about blending musical elements in their shows
Duo returns to Maine for July 12 show at Portland House of Music and Events.
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July 8, 2003: Could HBO be planning to shoot upcoming ‘Empire Falls’ movie here in Waterville? Also, fire destroys the Canaan Suprette, and Fairfield police arrest pharmacy’s alleged robber
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Maxwell’s in Cape Elizabeth to close strawberry farm after 5 decades
The owners said the decision was in the making for some time, and this season’s abrupt ending because of a fruit fly infestation was not the deciding factor.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
This twist on cole slaw is crunchy, creamy and bright
South Portland home cook Sam Cohen adds a few nonstandard ingredients to his slaw.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Take these steps to grow tomatoes successfully
Columnist Tom Atwell has learned the hard way to pay more attention to his tomato plants. Last year, he got just two slicer tomatoes. (The wet weather was no help.)
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Maine Authors
Gripped by a mysterious illness, a Mainer finds an unexpected kindred soul
In ‘American Breakdown,’ writer Jennifer Lunden spins twin tales of how the medical establishment dismissed her illness, and, some 100 years earlier, that of Alice James, the sister of Henry James.
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Moxie Festival to return with a performance by ‘American Idol’ sensation Julia Gagnon and the longest Moxie Day Parade ever
The festival will be held July 12-14 and will feature a Moxie recipe contest, a Moxie chugging contest, a car show, a whoopie pie eating contest and more.
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July 7, 1976: Augusta General Hospital doctor says state employees’ blood pressure ‘pretty good’ after doing tests on over 1,900, more diseased elms come down in Winthrop, and an attempted break-in reported at Republican State headquarters in Augusta yesterday
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June 7, 1996: China woman to walk once again from Jackman to Fort Halifax Park in Winslow, all for the Red Cross, 410 pound bear causes mess on interstate near Sidney, and check out this 76-year-old who just graduated from Monmouth Academy
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