Tina Charest and John Hasnip have a raft of performances scheduled for this month and next.
Life & Culture
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Aug. 9, 1983: Hallowell man’s bravery during plane crash recognized by governor and state, two plants in North Monmouth and Auburn for sale, and ‘transplanted’ doctor says goodbye to Maine
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Chesterville native to compete on new television show
Derek Haley is appearing on Shania Twain’s new “Superfan” show on CBS.
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Aug. 8, 1996: Winslow ties the knot with new multi-million dollar rope company, Skowhegan Fair in full swing, and is it finally time for a space trip to Mars?
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Maine farmers still waiting on bounty of tomatoes, corn
A lack of sunshine and other weather-related factors mean late-summer crops haven’t been as plentiful.
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Aug. 7, 1986: 3,000 books missing from Gardiner Public Library after 5-year inventory, legal battle continues to brew with Augusta city manager and city council, and longest-living heart transplant recipient in the US dies
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Kennebec River Brewfest in Augusta draws hundreds of attendees and even more beverage samples
About 30 vendors from across Maine — 10 more than last year — featured beer, wine, seltzer, cider, mead and cannabis at Mill Park.
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‘No Meat Required’ looks at future of vegetarianism through its history
As vegetarian food options become more mainstream, author Alicia Kennedy sees a need to reinforce the societal arguments for plant-based eating.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Home Plates: Old Tavern Inn’s blueberry muffins celebrate Maine, however you make them
A Portland couple carries on a tradition started by one of their grandmothers, who took over an inn in Litchfield as a retirement project.
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Aug. 6, 1981: Mud wrestling hits Skowhegan, Waterville mayor says city still working through problems, and new 14-acre subdivision in the works in Oakland
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