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Oct. 25, 1967: Maine’s largest Sears store opens in Augusta
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Oct. 24, 1962: Main St. USA Exhibition opens in Waterville today
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Oct. 23, 1901: West Rockport boy, 14, raised 40 watermelons this season
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Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Baking star with Maine roots brings bread-making home in ‘Flour Power’
Naples native Tara Jensen, whose career was inspired by bakers in Bar Harbor, now has her own following.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: A new program will train students, and others, to work in horticulture
The industry needs more skilled workers. Creators of the Horticulture Apprentice Training Program hope to help fill the gap.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Bodies of work: Colby exhibit shows influence of performing arts on painter Alex Katz
‘Alex Katz: Theater & Dance’ is among several recent exhibitions of work by the 95-year-old New York painter, who has been returning to Maine for decades since he first came for an artist residency in 1949.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, News, Uncategorized
Challenge at the checkout: Mainers struggle to keep up with rising grocery prices
Historic inflationary pressures are making it difficult to put food on the table, forcing shoppers to scout for deals and cut back.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Maine Authors
A new book about Stephen King promises a lot – and it delivers
In ‘Stephen King: A Complete Exploration of His Work, Life, and Influences,’ Bev Vincent is at once curious, thorough, scholarly and lively.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: 13 tips for cooking in a chilly kitchen
Here are some tricks to prepare ingredients and equipment before cooking begins.