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Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News, Politics
When Lyndon B. Johnson came to Portland 60 years ago, a hundred thousand followed
Johnson’s 1964 visit drew what may have been the largest crowd Portland has ever seen. Sixty years later, those in attendance still remember the group’s energy.
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Sept. 28, 1991: Norridgewock townspeople want ‘Big Al’ Lewis back in business, and district attorney Janet Mills calls for investigation of anti-drug agency
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Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Maine Authors
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Flood Tide’ and ‘Stephen King’s Maine’
The second book in Albert Waitt’s LT Nichols mystery series, and a journey across Maine looking for towns, businesses, professions and locations featured in Stephen King’s books.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
How Elizabeth Strout came to bring 3 beloved characters together in ‘Tell Me Everything’
When the author realized Olive Kitteridge, Lucy Barton and Bob Burgess from her previous books were all living in Crosby, Maine, she knew they had to meet.
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Sept. 27, 1982: Central Maine Power sets expansion plans on Old Winthrop Road facility in Augusta, Hallowell-area school district to set special tuition rates, and the story of 2 moose who almost got away on interstate in Sidney
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Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture
Halloween superfans see the culture catching up to them
Five years ago this Halloween, Home Depot introduced the 12-foot-tall skeleton.
Posted inFood & Dining
A Maine professor spent a month in Poland making bagels and searching for his past
University of Maine at Augusta history professor Robert Bernheim hoped bagel diplomacy could help repair some deep wounds left by the Holocaust.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes, Vegan Kitchen
One excellent casserole, many variations
This recipe for White Bean-Basil-Tofu Casserole is warming, healthy and appealingly versatile.
Posted inFood & Dining, Local & State, Maine Gardener
Set up your garden for success next year by protecting the soil now
You can do so by planting cover crops, or mulching with items like grass clippings, compost or leaves.