Varney, who died last July in a farm accident, is still inspiring athletes to do better and inspiring the community to raise funds for a new Nordic center in Turner.
July 2020
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Friends help state loon count while keeping a tradition alive
Long-time volunteers Peggy Dorf and Bonnie Eletz share their love of loon counting on Thompson Lake.
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Five of John Bunker’s apple standouts
With hundreds of apple varieties on John Bunker’s farm in Palermo, there’s bound to be more than a few odd ones in the bunch. Here are five apples Bunker says are particularly interesting for their exceptional taste, unusual quality or outstanding use in cooked recipes. Duchess of Oldenburg: Originating from Russia in the 17th century, […]
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Three John Bunker heritage apple recipes
John Bunker’s spent a lifetime studying apples, including cooking with them and eating them. Through that tasting, he discovered the delicious reasons why Maine growers for generations grew and passed on certain varieties. Here are three recipes that include some of his favorite heritage apples, and suggestions for substitutions. John Bunker’s apple sauce For most […]
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Heritage orchard at the Blaine House meant to plant seeds of unity
AUGUSTA — John Bunker approached Gov. Janet Mill’s administration in 2019 and offered to create an orchard at the Blaine House full of Maine heritage apples. He suggested planting 16 varieties of apple trees, one to represent each of Maine’s 16 counties. “The idea is to connect all of Maine and everyone in Maine through […]
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In a Word: The agony and the ecstasy of good writing
“If you can’t annoy somebody,” asserted Kingsley Amis, “there’s little point in writing.” Well that’s one good reason for putting words to paper (or computer), but what are some of the other reasons that keep scribes turning out reams of poetry and prose — and how do they feel about it? To find out, we’ll […]
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WOXO-FM to return to airwaves four months after saying farewell
Bennett Media Group purchased the five stations that cover Norway, Paris, Rumford, Mexico and Auburn from Gleason Media Group.
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Graft by graft, John Bunker is preserving Maine’s rich apple history
For 45 years, the self-taught Palermo man has been resurrecting heritage apple varieties, for posterity and for long-forgotten delicious applesauce, apple pies and cider.
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Outdoors in Maine: Still time for a shot-in-the-dark trip
Another trout season in Maine is fast fading into the fleeting “sweet of the year,” but there are still days left for an 11th hour trip.
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Lewiston baseball league a diamond in the rough
Players from the Twin Cities and other central Maine schools are playing every weekend in Lewiston, coached by recent Lewiston and Edward Little alumni.