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Tiny house in Richmond is home to bigger life

by Jessica Lowell August 14, 2016August 15, 2016

Luke Lucier and Becky Deering say that paring down has left them more time and freedom to do the things they like.

Business, Life & Culture, Local & State, News

Maple syrup producers get own home at Skowhegan State Fair

by Madeline St. Amour August 14, 2016August 14, 2016

The three local producers, some of whose families have been in the businesses for generations, now have their own space for demonstrations and exhibits.

Art, Arts & Entertainment

Prey’s paintings from her world travels are on view

by Staff report August 14, 2016

‘On Site: Barbara Ernst Prey Travelogues’ will be shown in Port Clyde through Sept. 5.

Food, Green plate special, Source

No-sweat way to extend pleasure of summer tomatoes

by Christine Burns Rudalevige August 14, 2016

Save energy and get rid of unwanted parts easily with a coring and freezing method.

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Augusta’s Lithgow Public Library hosts joyous reunion after renovation

by Jessica Lowell August 13, 2016August 13, 2016

Area residents celebrated the library’s reopening Saturday, but they’ll have to wait until Monday to check out books.

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Mainely Escapes offers locked-room puzzle for public to solve in Waterville

by Rachel Ohm August 12, 2016August 12, 2016

The partners who founded the Main Street enterprise said they did so after visiting a similar escape room elsewhere in Maine.

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Heat doesn’t stop fun Thursday on Skowhegan State Fair’s opening day

by Doug Harlow August 11, 2016August 11, 2016

The 198th edition of the country’s longest-operating agricultural fair runs through Aug. 20, with rides, food, livestock shows, truck and tractor pulls, live music, shows and exhibits.