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‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 3 incredibly better
We’re back with season 3 of “Only Murders in the Building,” the hugely popular American mystery comedy-drama television series created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman. It may eventually turn out to be the “Barbie” of TV. Maybe it’s just climate change, but it’s incredibly better. If you’re joined at the hip with the millions […]
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Aug. 17, 1990: ‘America’s Most Wanted’ TV show may help find missing suspects in Augusta man’s death, area oil and gas prices are holding steady, and free lobster, anyone?
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Elvises in the building at Augusta Civic Center, but not enough to break record
Roughly 300 people dressed as Elvis gathered Tuesday to honor the King of rock ‘n’ roll, falling far short of the record but easily becoming the largest Elvis gathering in Maine.
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Maia Sharp shares craft of creating songs
Singer/songwriter to take Portland stage Aug. 26.
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Aug. 16, 1970: Fairfield girl narrowly escapes being bitten in face by rat, UMaine system brought under attack in Augusta, and construction of new Wayndotte Industries plan on Sidney Road in Waterville progressing well
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Aug. 15, 1995: Sen. Olympia Snowe enjoying new power, effectiveness in Senate, ‘doomed’ Hallowell row house gets replacement, and Fayette resident enjoying new role as Monmouth Postmaster
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Aug. 14, 1975: Nearly every game booth at this year’s Skowhegan Fair is being run by a woman, wreckers demolish old credit union for new one on Elm St. in Waterville, and there’s still some honest left in the world
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Harness racing beating odds, draws big crowds at Skowhegan State Fair
The races are a major feature of the Skowhegan State Fair, the country’s longest-operating agricultural fair. It runs through Aug. 19 offering rides, food, livestock shows, truck and tractor pulls, live music, shows and exhibits.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Give your garden that certain je nais se quois with topiary
Snug Harbor Farm in Kennebunk sells topiary and teaches classes in how to train and prune plants into stylized shapes.