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Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Maine Authors, Uncategorized
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘The Cliffs’ and ‘Death by Chocolate Raspberry Scone’
A modern woman’s interest in the tragic history of an old Victorian house on a cliff on Maine’s coast, and Sarah Graves’ seventh novel in her “Death by Chocolate” mystery series.
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Sept. 13, 2003: You can now use the restroom in the middle of bingo in Maine, proposed new Cony High School wins unanimous concept approval by Board of Education, and country singer Johnny Cash dies after long illness
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Sept. 12, 1989: A new Benton volunteer fire department a hot topic with residents, Winslow High school had decent MEA scores this year, and a psychiatrist from Farmington is fighting for his practice
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Sept. 11, 2001: Augusta stepping up efforts for improved parking downtown thanks to $2.5 million bond, review of child-protective system continues, and here’s your chance to listen to a local old-style radio show
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Posted inLife & Culture, Things to Do
Farmington Fair opens Sunday; more 4-H’ers bringing livestock for auction
The number of youth participating has almost tripled this year.
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Sept. 10, 1976: Two Fairfield funeral directors ‘low-key’ argue with federal government, K-Mart opens in Elm Plaza in Waterville, and Newport filling station operator says independent dealers being bullied out
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Posted inLife & Culture, On Music Lucky Clark
On Music: The Wildwoods musician talks about upcoming Maine debut
This Lincoln, Nebraska folk/Americana threesome is made up of the husband-and-wife duo of Noah and Chloe Gose and their longtime friend, Andrew Vaggalis, and their latest album is called Foxfield Saint John.
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Sept. 9, 1988: Gov. John McKernan visits new Lincoln, Farrington elementary schools in Augusta, $42 million rebate eyed for households making less than $50,000, and three state legislators accused of meddling in real estate matter
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Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Most pruning is best saved for late winter
But there’s an exception to every rule: Several types of shrubs and certain pruning jobs are suitable for fall.