As technology evolves, so do home conveniences. In 1992, you probably couldn’t have predicted the necessity of owning a cell phone. A home computer was a luxury in the 1980s. Now nearly every household has at least one. In earlier generations, what we now consider everyday items went from luxury to standard equipment: Refrigerators, microwaves, […]
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OUTDOORS: Watch out for bears on the prowl for an easy meal
In case you missed it, Gov. Peter Shumlin of Vermont admitted last week he was a little tardy in putting his bird feeders away. When he finally got around to it, four bears were actively snacking on his feeders.
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ALLEN AFIELD: Matching hatches can get complex
Matching the hatch with the right fly to catch trout and salmon sometimes involves considerations beyond picking an artificial that looks like the natural in size, color and silhouette.
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Double-paned storm windows best option
Q: We live in a house built in the early 1900s. The windows are original, and storm windows were installed over them some time ago. We get a lot of cold air coming through and have decided to fix the problem. That said, we are a bit confused about the best way to go. My research […]
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TRAVELIN’ MAINE(RS): SEA GLASS RESTAURANT a unique experience
Dining at the Sea Glass restaurant at Cape Elizabeth’s Inn by the Sea is a unique experience, and we don’t use that adjective lightly.
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BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: “Hunting, Fishing and Camping” and “Fear No Evil”
Everyone in Maine has heard of L.L. Bean and how he started his outdoor boot business way back in 1912. However, folks may not know he was a terrific writer, too, penning a wonderful book about hunting, fishing and camping.
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BOOKS: Locavore author welcomes spring with book event
Just in time for gardening season and Mother’s Day, Jean Ann Pollard — one of the matriarchs of local, seasonal Maine cooking — will be signing copies of her republished classic, “The New Maine Cooking.”
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BOOKS: Cookbook harnesses secrets from friends, farmer’s market customers
One of the aspects of this book that sets it apart from ot her cookbooks, is the anecdotes and tips about preparing these foods and herbs, as well as growing them. Each recipe is a proven family success, collected from the fertile testing grounds of the Brunswick farmer’s market.
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ON BOATING: Officials seek information to make boating more enjoyable
Do you know of a boat launch that might need a repair or upgrade? Are the navigation aids in your favorite lake adequate? Is there a lake or pond that you would love to explore by boat, but have not because it lacks adequate access?