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July 18, 1985: Monmouth police dog tracks down suspect in just 5 minutes, Kennebec Valley Medical Center opens new 12-bed coronary care center at its Augusta division, and ‘elderly want to feel useful’ according to a new survey released yesterday
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July 17, 1995: Iggy, the 3-foot green iguana, has gone missing in Anson, goose deaths stir the town of Emden, and Pittsfield may hold its own local holiday after drilling a new source of water for town
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As Waterville film festival concludes, Norridgewock native’s documentary and other movies to enjoy encore screenings
Though the Maine International Film Festival closed Sunday, a couple of films that were highly in demand during the festival are to be screened again in the coming weeks.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Try your hand at low-and-slow smoky BBQ this summer
A cooking process that seems simple and straightforward actually requires finesse. Barbecue experts from Terlingua and Noble Barbecue explain the lessons they learned through experience.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Excerpts from ‘Rainbow Parenting: Your Guide to Raising Queer Kids and Their Allies’
Lessons for parents and kids at different ages.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
On a hot summer’s day, prepared whole grains are a cook’s best friend
Cook and refrigerate a big batch at the start of the week. When dinner time comes, no need to turn on the stove to make a cooling summer salad.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Gardening: Just what the doctor ordered
Therapeutic horticulture can help people recover from illness, medical events like strokes and heart attacks, and mental health challenges such as PTSD.
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July 16, 1982: ‘Pooper scooper’ law proposed in Augusta, 21-year-old college senior wins Augusta golf championship, and we take a look at a ‘forgotten trail’ between Hallowell and Eroll, N.H.
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Disappointing strawberry season ends on a sweeter note for some
Wet weather hampered the harvest and pick-your-own sales, but some farms say the season rebounded for a better-than-expected finish.