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PublishedAugust 1, 2019
Mahoosuc Bird Notes: Watermelon Tourmaline
BETHEL — One of my great pleasures is sitting on my back deck with a cup of tea early in the morning. The best way to wake-up is by watching and listening for my wild neighbors as the day breaks. It was on one of these mornings when I was visited by a flying bit […]
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PublishedAugust 1, 2019
Open Air: Deer History and False Claims (Part I)
Unfortunately, most people are uninformed when it comes to wildlife history but that has never stopped anyone from making claims about wildlife that is incomplete, false, and in some cases dishonestly misleading. Deer in Maine have a complicated history and making broad statements about habits, distribution, and density is too often crafted for political gains […]
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PublishedAugust 1, 2019
MWPA announces online workshops
The Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance (MWPA) is excited to announce two online workshops happening this summer. On Saturday, August 3, Penguin Random House author Ryan Britt will lead “Better, Shorter, Sharper”, a personal essay workshop, on an online platform. From the comfort of their own homes, participants will learn about a variety […]
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PublishedAugust 1, 2019
Free Essentials of College Planning workshops
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free workshops entitled Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 & over at the following times and locations: South Paris UMA Center, 232 Main Street, on Monday, August 19 at 10 a.m. To register or for more information, call 1-800-281-3703, or visit us on the web at […]
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PublishedAugust 1, 2019
What I’ve Learned/ Tidal Locking
NORWAY — In a recent column, I expressed amazement that one side of our Moon always faces the Earth. Dawn Nelson, a professor of biology at the College of Southern Nevada, emailed me to say that while our Moon’s timing is amazing, it’s not unique. “The phenomenon of the Moon facing Earth is well-known to […]
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PublishedAugust 1, 2019
Use your voice
To the Editor: Thank you for the opportunity to correct the impression that may have been made by a title applied to my recent letter (“Against the Powerline? Tell Them!”). I was actually urging something else entirely. In fact I support the NECEC project as a positive development toward our renewable energy future —a relatively […]
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PublishedAugust 1, 2019
Church welcomes all to Friendship Day
MECHANIC FALLS — Everyone is invited to come to the Friendship Day picnic at Our Lady of Ransom Church at noon on Sunday, August 25. Food will be cooked by the Norway/Mechanic Falls Knights of Columbus and augmented by many tasty side dishes, salads and desserts prepared by members of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish […]
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PublishedAugust 1, 2019
Oxford Hills Native Maintains the Navy’s Newest, Most Advanced Helicopters
JACKSONVILLE, Fla – A 2005 Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School graduate and Oxford Hills, Maine native is serving with a U.S. Navy helicopter squadron that flies the Navy’s newest and most technologically-advanced helicopter. Felicia Starbird Petty Officer 3rd Class Felica Starbird credits much of their success from lessons they learned growing up in Oxford Hills. […]
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PublishedAugust 1, 2019
Mahoosuc Land Trust celebrates 30 Years
BETHEL — Please join MLT staff, members, and friends as we celebrate our 30th anniversary on August 18th from 4-7 p.m. at Valentine Farm Conservation Center. We are taking this opportunity to kick up our heels to the music of Anna Sysko’s band, Fleur de Lis, enjoy scrumptious local ice cream provided by Little Red Hen […]
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PublishedAugust 1, 2019
Home Cookin’
Frozen Pickles Dorcas Butler, Norway 2 Quarts sliced unpeeled cucumbers 1 onion, chopped (can use more if desired) 2 Tablespoons salt 1 1/2 Cups sugar 1/2 Cup vinegar Mix cucumbers, onions and salt in a large bowl. Let stand for 2 hours. Combine sugar and vinegar and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. […]
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