We learned today that Kelly Reichardt, the writer and director of this film, “grew up in a family of police officers.” I can’t think of an another writer or directer who comes from such a family. I come from a similar family, and I suspect, based on my experience, that Reichardt may have been adopted, […]
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May 11, 1968: Waterville police officer bitten by dog, sentenced and fine appealed by Waterville youth after disorderly conduct charge, and New England telephone operators gearing up for over 700,000 calls on Mother’s Day this Sunday
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Musician Stan Davis finds refuge in music, shares it with others
Performances scheduled in Winthrop on May 20 and in Turner on May 23.
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May 10, 1985: Motorcyclists riding in Maine may be forced to wear seat belts and helmets, UMA president to leave university and head to California, and low enrollment at the Capitol Area Regional Vocational Center may hurt future of programs
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A ‘PBGV’ wins Westminster dog show, a first for the breed
Buddy Holly, a petit basset griffon Vendéen, bested 6 other finalists to garner the most prestigious dog show award in the United States.
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May 9, 1981: Waterville JFK Mall Mother of the Year award goes to mother of 14 children, former Waterville mayor hand-delivers his application for city administrator, and cuts will hurt SAD 49’s meal programs in Clinton
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May 8, 1995: 10-year-old from South Gardiner’s poem about living with diabetes wins national award, Mount Vernon may hold funds for school, and Augusta looks for ways to to keep city’s taxes level
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Photos: Albion farm holds event that gets up close with 11 baby goats
The event was held to remember Oakland teenager Cassidy Charette, who died in a 2014 hayride accident. Attendees learned how to spin wool, gather eggs and milk cows. All photos by Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
In a nutshell: One nut is pretty much like another
In most recipes a pecan can stand in for a walnut, a cashew for a Brazil nut, yada yada yada, with just a few small considerations.