Through snow, rain, sunshine and – this year – bitter cold, the members of Troop 1229 have become known in town for turning the annual sale into an event.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Bill proposes state funding for repairs at 2 living history museums
A hearing is scheduled Monday on the plan to provide $500,000 to help expand and preserve the Curran Homestead Village in Orrington and the former Willowbrook Museum Village in Newfield.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, News
The other March Madness: A rush for vasectomies during the NCAA tournament
For men opting for the procedure, personal timing and the sports calendar can coincide perfectly.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Longtime central Maine radio personality Don Brown dies
Augusta-based radio station 92 Moose said Brown, 77, died Thursday because of complications from multiple strokes.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Higher Forms of Art exhibition taking shape at UMA in Augusta
The annual event showcases works of art by area high school students.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Freeport girl and her pet duck becoming national TV celebrities
The close relationship between Kylie Brown, 6, of Freeport and her affectionate friend catches the attention of a network TV show, which will air their story Sunday.
Posted inLifestyle, Maine Authors
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Head of Falls’ and ‘Hardscrabble Lodge’
New story from ‘masterful storyteller’ Earl H. Smith and an extraordinary memoir from Jake Morrel.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Indoor pétanque court in Augusta makes winter pass faster
Augusta’s Mill Park Pétanque Club is preparing to host a mixed doubles interregional tournament in July.
Posted inLife & Culture, News
Wabanaki basketmakers fare well at Heard Indian art fair
Jeremy Frey wins first-place honor.
Posted inFood & Dining, News
Two Maine chefs and a brewer are James Beard Awards finalists
Mike Wiley and Andrew Taylor of Eventide Oyster Co. and two other Portland restaurants are finalists for Best Chef: Northeast. Rob Tod of Allagash Brewing Co. is a finalist for Outstanding Wine, Beer, or Spirits Professional.