A debut collection of three mystery novellas set in Maine, discoveries of an “urban explorer.”
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Feb. 23, 1988: Former Waterville doctor, Dr. Charles Edwin Towne, dies at his home in Fla. at age of 81, Jay pupils carry their protest all the way to State House in Augusta, and the Swaggart broadcasts will go on as planned on Maine TV stations for now
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MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Holdovers’ gives us incredible performances by the two main players, J.P. Devine says
A neurotic, hidden alcoholic, obsessive disciplinarian has been selected to spend the Christmas break monitoring boys who couldn’t be picked up by their parents.
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Feb. 22, 1997: Randolph homeowner to sue town after sewage overflows in her home, former Democratic aide Kenneth Allen denied bail in domestic assault incident, and the empire strikes gold in Augusta
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ON MUSIC: Running with Scissors comedians like to think outside the box
Improv group scheduled to perform at Somerset Abbey on Feb. 24.
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Feb. 21, 1977: Kennebec County produces estimated 76,800 tons of trash each year says study, gonorrhea cases dip in Maine, and Dexter fire victim remains hospitalized after fire swept through a two-family tenant building
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Cumberland college student will appear on television to audition for ‘American Idol’
Julia Gagnon, a senior at the University of Southern Maine, will appear on the show in early March.
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Feb. 20, 2002: New Kennebec County regional dispatch center could save towns thousands of dollars, says commissioners, Vienna’s bicentennial celebration starts today, and meet Miso, a cashmere goat in Mount Vernon
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Feb. 19, 1987: USDA report that has people ‘clucking’ over spoiled chicken is no cause for alarm says Maine scientist, Corbett Farms subdivision in Winslow readied for final hearing, and Thursday nights are going to be busy nights in Fairfield twice a month
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A popular new documentary shows rapid health gains from a vegan diet
The compelling Netflix ‘You are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment’ is finding converts to veganism.