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Life & Culture
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Monmouth man sings to others, calls it ‘instrumental’ after near-death accident
John Cyr uses his music to help himself heal while spreading joy and his faith.
ON MUSIC: Turcotte talks about upcoming comedy show in Gardiner
Maine Event Comedy founder, comedian, promoter, and booker will take the stage at The Blind Pig — Next Level in Gardiner on Saturday.
Feb. 14, 1992: Farmingdale woman who needs new lungs gets OK to pack bags for Pittsburgh, Democratic nominee for president Charles Woods speaks in Augusta, and Erskine Academy tops in central Maine math contest
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David Bouley, New York City chef known for his idiosyncratic approach to fine dining, dies at 70
Bouley was part of a culinary vanguard in the 1980s that created the New American style and turned fine dining into an expressive art form, leading to the rise of rock star chefs.
Children’s Festival set for Saturday at Mt. Blue High School in Farmington
Over 30 organizations are participating, along with law enforcement and fire service agencies.
Bishop Deeley to retire from Catholic Diocese of Portland
Bishop Robert Deeley, who has led the diocese in Maine for the past decade, will be succeeded by the Rev. James T. Ruggieri.
Feb. 13, 2004: Former CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite fields questions for Thomas College students in phone interview, Waterville man arrested in child porn case, and town of Wilton offered G.H. Bass building for $1.00
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Feb. 12, 1987: Whitefield warns its residents about leaving snow on the road, disfavor over Augusta’s accounting system has school superintendent mentioning court, and an American flag triggers a blackout in Portland yesterday
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Have a crush on your Le Creuset? Here are the kitchen items these Mainers love most
For Valentine’s Day, we asked a handful of Mainers what culinary objects make their hearts full.