Could Georgia’s white founding father possibly have been an ally to Black people in an era when the British Empire was forcing thousands into bondage?
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Feb. 17, 1988: Proposed $1.8 million Skowhegan rec center plans get boost, second Waterville-Winslow bridge endorsed by state, and reserve officer for Oakland Police Department joins Waterville force
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Feb. 16, 1999: SAD 47 students in Belgrade say school bus is making them sick, Rite Aid competition originating from Augusta to benefit Mainers, and a bill to allow private burial services at the Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery facing opposition
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Lack of snow won’t stop sixth annual Somerset SnowFest in Skowhegan, organizers say
Though two events have been canceled, a return to cold temperatures this week will allow the Skowhegan-area celebration to go on as planned.
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Nonfiction book publishing is dominated by men. A new prize hopes to help change that
Six finalists for the Women’s Prize for Nonfiction will be announced in March, and the winner will be unveiled at a ceremony in June.
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MOVIE REVIEW: ‘The Taste of Things’ is a love story about food and lovers
“The Taste of Things” is so simple, so much a grand luminous romantic story, nothing written about it will charm and delight you as the watching of it., J.P. Devine writes.
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Feb. 15, 1985: Eight Waterville teachers notify superintendent that they plan on taking early retirement, Waterville bank renovating six-unit apartment in city’s South End, and Oakland ‘look-a-like’ drug dealer gets jail term
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Monmouth man sings to others, calls it ‘instrumental’ after near-death accident
John Cyr uses his music to help himself heal while spreading joy and his faith.
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ON MUSIC: Turcotte talks about upcoming comedy show in Gardiner
Maine Event Comedy founder, comedian, promoter, and booker will take the stage at The Blind Pig — Next Level in Gardiner on Saturday.
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Feb. 14, 1992: Farmingdale woman who needs new lungs gets OK to pack bags for Pittsburgh, Democratic nominee for president Charles Woods speaks in Augusta, and Erskine Academy tops in central Maine math contest
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