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Annual Festival of Trees to open later this month in Waterville
The Alfond Youth & Community Center is set to host the festival, which is to run over two long weekends and benefit nonprofits that provide aid to those contending with food insecurity and agencies developing workforce readiness programs.
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Nov. 2, 1977: Razor blades, needles reported in Halloween ‘treats’
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Julie Powell, bestselling author of ‘Julie & Julia,’ dies at 49
Julie Powell was known for documenting her mission to cook every recipe in Julia Child’s cookbook, ‘Mastering the Art of French Cooking.’
Posted inLife & Culture, On Music Lucky Clark
Michael Eisenstein of Letters To Cleo talks about band’s history, Nov. 17 concert in Portland
Letters To Cleo started out as a Boston-based band in 1990, released three albums and then broke up 10 years later. I reviewed their album, “GO!,” which came out in 1997 and was mastered by Bob Ludwig at Gateway Mastering in Portland, when the quintet was heading up to Portland for a show to promote […]
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Nov. 1, 1985: China girl, 13, wins key battle with cancer
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Oct. 31, 1989: Gardiner’s ghost and goblins share Halloween with the elderly
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‘Hopeful’ became a sign of the times. Now, artist Charlie Hewitt is focused on the future.
The Lewiston-born, Portland-based artist, at age 76, is taking new risks thanks to the ubiquity of his lighted neon sculpture.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Maine Authors
Book review: In small town Maine, a lobsterman has big ambitions and few scruples
Echoes of ‘The Great Gatsby’ resound in ‘The Midcoast,’ Adam White’s debut novel.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: A new app helps prevent waste at small local food businesses
Meanwhile, app users score some terrific food at bargain prices.