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‘The place where spirits gather’: Exploring Wiscasset’s haunted heritage
As the air becomes crisp, Midcoast residents take part in ghost walks, embarking on a journey through time and mystery.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
An old farmhouse on the Kennebec River, and the former owner’s date bars, get their due
When Hallie Flint Gilman signed on to restore a 19th-century farmhouse in Somerset County, little did she know the previous owner’s ‘legendary’ old-fashioned date bars would help to make it a home.
Posted inLife & Culture, On Music Lucky Clark
On Music: Illusionist Leon Etienne talks about performing all the big TV stuff
I don’t get to do many magic acts for these columns, although I did talk with Penn Jillette (of Penn & Teller fame) a number of years ago. Anyway, I recently got the opportunity to chat with illusionist Leon Eitenne about his Magic Rocks! show that’s coming to the Waterville Opera House on the 1st […]
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Oct. 22, 1997: A ‘wheely strange’ dump truck mishap takes place on West River Road in Waterville, city allows waterfront land sale, and ‘brain to brain’ tour has officially ended
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Posted inLife & Culture, Things to Do
How to grow a 2,000-pound pumpkin, according to Charlie Lopresti
The local TV meteorologist took home the top prize and the state record at the 2024 Damariscotta Pumpkinfest.
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Oct. 21, 1986: Kennebec County legislator writes angry letter to county commissioners alleging ‘gross overspending’ by sheriff, sex abuse victims seek compensation, and landfill discussion on Winthrop agenda tonight
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Oct. 20, 1990: Skowhegan radio station, cable services, and thousands of Central Maine Power customers without power due to high winds, and Skowhegan’s town manager receives Maine Municipal Association Award
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Oct. 19, 2004: Maine Savings Federal Credit Union held up by two men in North Vassalboro, doctors urge elderly to get 2nd flu shot, and Boston Red Sox’s David Ortiz comes up big for team during ALCS championship
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State, Politics
As climate change hurts Maine farms and restaurants, stakeholders search for solutions
Three takeaways from Friday’s roundtable discussion among local food industry professionals and lawmakers, organized by the James Beard Foundation.