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Food, Vegan Kitchen

Plentiful plant-eating choices in a crowded field of cookbooks

by Avery Yale Kamila July 20, 2016July 20, 2016

Publishers say semi-vegetarians or ‘veganish’ eaters are driving the trend.

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Pittston Fair to begin Thursday with Agricultural Day

by Jason Pafundi July 19, 2016July 19, 2016

This year’s fair will include two new events — mutton busting and a grilling contest — plus favorites such as truck pulls and a fireworks display.

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WWE Universe invades Augusta for action-packed show

by Jason Pafundi July 17, 2016July 18, 2016

Standish’s Curtis Hussey, who wrestles as Fandango, said it’s always fun to perform in front of family and friends.

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Attendance, praise for programming strong at this year’s MIFF

by Rachel Ohm July 17, 2016July 18, 2016

The 19th annual Maine International Film Festival concluded Sunday, having drawn about 10,000 people to the 10-day festival celebrating independent and foreign films.

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‘Chimes at Midnight’ a classic with the true Falstaff

July 16, 2016July 16, 2016

Orson Welles’ long-missing Shakespearean masterpiece will be shown Sunday at the Waterville Opera House.

Film, Life & Culture, Lifestyle, Maine International Film Festival, News

Byrne presented with Maine International Film Festival Mid-Life Achievement Award

by Staff Report July 15, 2016July 15, 2016

The award presentation, which kicks off the final weekend of the 10-day Waterville film festival, followed a screening of Byrne’s film ‘The Usual Suspects’ and preceded a Castonguay Square party.

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Kingfield bicentennial celebrations fuel nostalgia

by Lauren Abbate July 15, 2016July 15, 2016

The highlight of the yearlong 200th birthday party comes this weekend with a series of events, including a re-enactment of the Kingfield Rebellion of 1863 on Sunday.

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‘Five Nights in Maine’ offers portrait of damaged people

July 15, 2016July 15, 2016

The Maris Curran-directed film, showing Saturday and Sunday in the Maine International Film Festival, offers a bleak look at Maine’s landscape and hope for reconciliation.