The experts’ advice: Start in your backyard with a feeder. Soon you could have purple gallinules and Bohemian waxwings in your sights.
Karen Kreworuka
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Oxford Legion post to hold flag retirement ceremony Nov. 16
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Anderson Staples American Legion Post 112 of Oxford will hold a flag retirement ceremony at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at the post at 169 Main St. Burning torn or tattered flags is the proper means of disposal. Flags may be dropped off that day or deposited in the old mail container […]
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Town of Turner to celebrate opening of ‘century box’ from 1923
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The time for opening Turner’s century box is approaching. The Century Box Jubilee Committee is planning a weeklong celebration, starting with opening ceremonies Sunday, Nov. 12. The event will be held at Leavitt Area High School from 4 to 6 p.m. The century box from 1923 and a 50-year box from 1973 […]
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Christmas craft fairs offer early shopping, meals in Hartford, Mexico
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Hartford Heritage Society will host a craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hartford Town Hall, Main Street/Route 140 in Hartford, on Saturday, Oct. 28. We have 17-plus venders. Come and join us for some early Christmas shopping, some great craft ideas and great food. Lunches will be […]
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Female veterans to be honored at free luncheon in Rumford
DEAR SUN SPOTS: American Legion Post 24 at 184 Congress St. in Rumford will hold its 10th Annual Women Veterans Luncheon on Saturday, Nov. 18. We are so proud of this milestone event. It begins with registration at 9:30 a.m. There will be a morning of activities and lunch will be provided about 12:30 p.m. […]
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Silver Linings: Longtime music teacher writes ‘uplifting’ memoir
Edward Judd of Auburn taught for 46 years, including stints in Lewiston, Auburn and Lisbon.
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Longtime music teacher writes ‘uplifting’ memoir
Silver Linings: Edward Judd of Auburn taught for 46 years, including stints in Lewiston, Auburn and Lisbon.
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Acorn flour pancake recipe
Ingredients: 1 cup cold-leached acorn flour 1 cup fresh-ground spelt or buckwheat flour 1 heaped tablespoon of baking powder Teaspoon of salt 3 eggs Directions: Mix the ingredients together. Cook in a lightly greased pan on low-medium heat. Enjoy. Source: Arthur Haines
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Maine foraging sources: tours, walks, classes and groups
The list below has been curated to include only those groups and foragers that schedule regular events and are currently active. 1. Arthur Haines Haines is skilled in various fields. He is an author, a public speaker, a recreational guide, and a forager himself. He offers foraging classes, wildcrafting herbal medicine, and classes on primitive […]
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How to find a feast in fields and forests
Wild rice, fiddleheads, acorns, berries, sunchoke and groundnuts are just some of the many edibles — when prepared properly — available in Maine to anyone willing to look for them. And advocates say the benefits go beyond good health and your pocketbook.