Trio releases newest album, ‘Angels in the Wreckage.’
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Dec. 13, 1968: Augusta millworker ‘a hero’ after saving the lives of four children and their aunt in a house fire, new phone system to go in effect at State House Dec. 29, and Western Ave. crash in Augusta sends two to the hospital
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Dec. 12, 1988: Fairfield woman takes home third place in ‘Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce’s Dinnertime Dramas’ storyline contest, Oakland to reach decision on second sewer-line vote, and Waterville police this past weekend received rash of reports concerning thefts of radar detectors
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Dec. 11, 1998: 24-hour Denny’s restaurant to open in Augusta later this month, Gov. King sees need for gas-tax increase in Maine, and Kennebec County’s budget may increase by as much as 5 percent
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Nation & World, News
Chocolate prices are rising everywhere as cocoa rots in West Africa
Punishing rains and the relentless creep of black pod disease push futures to their highest since the 1970s.
Posted inFood & Dining, Vegan Kitchen
2023 has been an excellent year for plant-based foods
Changing tastes and the climate crisis have led to more people eating vegan around the world, more companies selling vegan foods to meet that demand, and even a couple of vegan landlords who won’t rent to meat eaters.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Home Plates: Home is where the palate is
Food memories often anchor our picture of home. For cook Elaine Alley of Jonesport, and perhaps her son, that means brisket.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
It’s the shopping season, so get a head start on seed shopping
Bonus: You may find a good Christmas gift for someone on your list.
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Dec. 10, 1981: Keyes Fibre Co. in Waterville purchased by Royal Packing Industries Van Leer B.V., machinery issue on town of Madison’s agenda, and milk prices spread may hurt area dairies
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Wander Pizza to return to Augusta in the new year
Under new ownership, the popular pizza place returns to Augusta after an 18-month hiatus.