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BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘The Midcoast’ and ‘The Best I Can Do’
A dark, brooding story about a midcoast Maine family, and a collection of humorous observations
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Things to Do
Runnin’ Down A Dream to take stage at Somerset Abbey
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Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations plan Opera House at Boothbay Harbor concert
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Copeland to celebrate Grammy-nominated album with Waterville concert
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University series to present graphic memoirist Tom Hart Feb. 2
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Norway cafe to host ‘Love in Winter’ art show in February, March
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Don Campbell Trio concert planned in Bath
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UMaine Augusta to display ‘Art of Assemblage’ exhibit through March 8
With these desserts, you’ll have them begging for rutabagas
And don't forget the parsnip and the beet. These cold-weather root veggies, longtime New England staples, can make excellent sweets.
What’s up in February: So many highlights this month, if you can brave the cold
There is one last chance to see all seven of our planets on the first of this month, six in the evening and Mercury in the morning.
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Green plate special
Too much of a good thing? How to preserve leftover cream
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Books
‘This Might Hurt’ furnishes estranged sisters, an evil dad, a cult-like leader, secrets and a remote Maine island
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Maine Gardener
Skip the grow lights. Try a method that’s stood the test of time
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Health
Cavalier attitudes about vaping, marijuana raise fears about teen health
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On this date
Jan. 29, 1982: Chelsea farmer wants to use sludge to fertilize his crops
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On this date
Jan. 28, 1992: Winslow teacher aide arrested for selling pot
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On this date
Jan. 27, 1961: Augusta or Sidney eyed for new airport
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Life & Culture
Couples circle coming to Farmington just before Valentine’s Day.
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On this date
Jan. 26, 1985: Fire destroys Crane’s Department Store in Skowhegan