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May 16, 1988: Fire destroys Riverside Drive market in Augusta, controversial heart transplant candidate dies in Bangor, and those graduation and proms are becoming more and more costly
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Nation & World, News
More dogs could show up in outdoor dining spaces. That gives some pause
The FDA’s updated food code says restaurants can allow canines if they get approval from a local regulator.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Nation & World, News
Imprisoned Iranian activist will get PEN America’s Freedom to Write Award
Narges Mohammadi will be honored at this week’s literary gala.
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May 15, 2002: Construction of first building of FirstPark begins in Oakland, Salvation Army’s in Waterville and Augusta in desperate need of money according to officials, and Waldo County sees one of the largest drug busts in state history
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Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Garden journals aren’t the only way to record what you grow
If writing isn’t for you, there are other ways to keep track of your gardening successes and failures.
Posted inFood & Dining, Vegan Kitchen
Stores, cafes and home cooks are serving up vegan eggs, every style
Consumers seeking an alternative to chicken eggs – for price, health or lifestyle reasons – have a growing number of choices.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Dandelions are the key to a locally sourced piccata
The flower’s buds can be made into capers, which typically come from a plant that doesn’t grow in the U.S.
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May 14, 1971: Wild dog with potential rabies bites three in Damariscotta, widening of Augusta’s downtown bridge and Western Ave. first of steps in order to improve area’s traffic concerns, and ‘priceless’ art donated to new Maine State Museum
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May 13, 1983: Over 250 from Northwind Inc. senior citizens center in Skowhegan face eviction, Waterville development czar needed, and first-in-the-nation subsidized elderly housing project approved in Gardiner
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