The boiled ham and American cheese sandwich has been a Maine staple for generations and a source of confusion for people from away.
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More than 20 birds found on Ogunquit Beach likely died of avian flu
State officials warn that the risk for animals is high and urge residents to take precautions to limit the spread of the virus.
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Feb. 27, 1975: Underground fuel tank in Oakland leaks into Messalonskee stream, and UMaine chancellor calls Gov. Langley’s cuts ‘disaster’
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‘Just an awesome day’: Special Olympics Maine concludes its Winter Games
The unseasonable weather, with temperatures reaching for 50 degrees, made being a spectator for the Special Olympics Maine Winter Games a delight, according to the mother of one athlete.
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Feb. 26, 1985: Manchester’s Samantha Smith to film TV pilot with Robert Wagner next month, Dresden to discuss financing school project, and Kennebec County court employees honor late judge
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Drag queens help break barriers at state ice fishing event
The pair led activities Feb. 15 at the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife’s Winter Extravaganza at Range Pond State Park in Poland.
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Feb. 25, 1997: 3 men, 1 boy taken at gunpoint on Route 201 in Bingham, Waterville schools seek additional $1M in new budget, and it’s sap season Troy
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In northern Maine, memory of Mardi Gras traditions is fading
It wasn’t exactly New Orleans, but Catholics in the St. John Valley liked to stir up mischief before the start of Lent.
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Maine Jewish Film Festival offers 15 thrilling offerings from around the world
The Maine Jewish Film Festival is one of the big events on the Maine movie calendar. MJFF’s 26th festival is taking place this week, from Saturday through March 9 at venues in Portland, Waterville, Lewiston and Brunswick and featuring 15 fascinating and thrillingly different films from around the world. As ever, the Maine Jewish Film […]
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Feb. 24, 1976: Old Macomber Playground in Augusta eyed for development as a parking lot, and third graders at Williams School study stereotypes
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