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Dec. 22, 1986: Kennebec Valley Medical Center employees get ‘reassuring’ news about AIDS virus from US CDC, and Fayette needs a solution for town’s garbage
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Dec. 21, 1994: Kennebec Savings, Waterville Savings & Loan Banks to merge, and tonight’s winter solstice means days are about get longer
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Dec. 20, 1978: City council votes for first hurdle to repair Waterville Junior High School, and Somerset County treasurer asks for probe of commissioners
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Hallmark Christmas movies love Maine
At least 8 of the popular films have Maine-set stories, including this year’s ‘A Novel Noel.’
Posted inAnimals, Life & Culture, Local & State
Suzie the bear, longtime Maine Wildlife Park resident, dies at 30
‘Suzie wasn’t big for a black bear, but her bear boss attitude reminded her larger bear friends to respect their elders,’ the park said in its announcement.
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Hispanic Mainers gather for the holidays to make tamales together
The leaf-wrapped package is so much more than merely something to eat.
Posted inFood & Dining, Vegan Kitchen
Veganism gains ground in 2024. Our news roundup tells you what and where
From Oscar Mayer vegan hot dogs and Super Bowl ads to rulings from the European Court of Justice, veganism is on the rise.
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Dec. 19, 1980: Fire damages Holiday Inn restaurant & lounge complex in Augusta, 2 Maine men get life sentences, and Chrysler Corp. trying to stay afloat after $1.7 billion loss in 1980
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Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Air plants come from the tropics, but with the right care can be houseplants here
There are more than 550 species of air plants, so named because they take nourishment from the air and don’t need soil to grow.