For all you guitar enthusiasts out there, I have a new (to me) name for your consideration: Daniel Champagne. He will be appearing at One Longfellow Square on the 26th of this month and on that venerable venue’s website you can find a video of this amazing young Australian performer. That is where I discovered […]
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Sept. 20, 1986: Construction of ‘alzheimer home’ gets OK’d for Gardiner, China’s town manager resigns after only 10 weeks on the job, and 17-hour vigil took place recently at Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Capitol Park in Augusta
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Sept. 19, 1997: Proposed $7.5 million Waterville Alfond youth recreational center unveiled to public, new state laws to affect drivers and hunters the most, and christian groups put gay-rights law on hold
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Sept. 18, 1981: Public ‘mood’ sought for Augusta schools, former gov. to challenge Sen. George Mitchell, and Winthrop school department custodians, drivers help solicit Teamsters help
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Apple does not fall far from family tree in Madison
Growers across the state, including North Star Orchards, marked the beginning of the prime picking season by celebrating the 23rd annual Maine Apple Sunday.
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Sept. 17, 1991: Benton resident has new invention that helps his children stay safe during hunting season, Bath Iron Works chief admits ethics breach and quits, and a local gas station owner says he has the right to free speech with controversial sign
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Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Home Plates: Bibimbap is nutritious, hearty – and comforting
It’s also versatile, accommodating both leftovers and specialty items from Korea with aplomb.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
The 7 titles featured in this year’s Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Book Festival
Each year, the festival highlights a handful of books to share with young Maine readers. Here are this year’s featured stories.
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The winners and losers of Maine’s 2023 growing season
Area farmers faced unusual weather conditions this summer, from a late spring frost to persistent hard rains. Based on their reports, here are the crops that fared the best and worst in Maine (so far).
Posted inFood & Dining, Restaurant reviews
In a Silent Way features a leisurely pace and highly polished food
The Wiscasset wine bar and shop serves its terrific selection of wines in enviable wine glasses, alongside a pared-down menu of beautifully made food.