The charitable event features 70 trees and gifts worth thousands of dollars, to be given away at end of the festival at the Hathaway Creative Center.
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Students showcase craftsmanship at Augusta trade show
The event at the Augusta Civic Center included 27 exhibitors and companies offering hands-on activities to more than 1,200 students from around the state.
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Patron files race discrimination lawsuit against Boone’s Fish House
The plaintiff, who went to the restaurant with a group of friends, says the wait staff told her ‘this isn’t your kind of place’ and asked them to leave. Owner Harding Lee Smith denies the claim.
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Actress Rose McGowan arraigned on cocaine charge
McGowan is accused of possessing cocaine that was found in a wallet recovered by an airline crew.
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Who created Game of Life? Court aims to find out
The widow of a toy inventor says her husband invented the game, one of the most popular board games ever created.
Posted inLifestyle, Maine Authors
OFF RADAR: Pictures from the past
History buffs will be interested in ‘Maine on Glass’ and ‘The Silent Films of Marion Davies’
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Old Port eatery Sonny’s set to become a burger place with ‘real food’
The restaurant will close at the end of this year to make way for Black Cow, a burger-and-shake shop.
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Spruce tree donated for Augusta holiday celebration
A tree lighting is scheduled for Nov. 25 and will include fireworks and visits with Santa Claus.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World
Long-lost da Vinci painting of Christ sells for a record amount
It was guaranteed to sell for at least $100 million by the auction house, but went for $450 million.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Chorizo takes Brussels sprouts on a fun Spanish holiday
This recipe, with spicy sausage, bread crumbs and garlic, makes a surprising change from roasted vegetables.