Eagle Island is only accessible by boat. Private companies offer regular transportation to the island — a roughly 45-minute trip.
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Mark LaFlamme: Don’t step on any sparklers
Talk of the Town: Readers know a lot about pedaling pet passengers and names that rhyme with mayor. But do they know what NOT to do with fireorks?
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Never get lost: The art of orienteering
Sure there’s GPS — until there’s no signal or the batteries die. But if you have a compass and some know-how under your belt you could save your life. And win national competitions.
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Nick Karavas — from math teacher to administrator in Dixfield
Face Time: Karavas was hired in June as the athletic director and assistant principal at RSU 56’s Dirigo High School in Dixfield after a career teaching math.
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Mark LaFlamme: Who WAS that masked dog?
Talk of the Town: It’s unlikely the dog’s name is Goggles McGee and that Leo Sayer will run for mayor. But a columnist can dream.
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Shakespeare’s not ‘too much of a good thing’
In a word: While it’s debatable if Shakespeare is the ‘be-all and end-all,’ he did offer many words and phrases that are used to this day.
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Mystery Photo for June 27, 2021
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you will be entered into a random drawing for a $20 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
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Auburn couple celebrate golden anniversary
John and Suzanne (Bailey) Plourde of Auburn recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple were married at Pride’s Corner Church in Westbrook on July 10, 1971. John grew up in Van Buren and graduated from the University of Maine in Orono in 1968 with a degree in electrical engineering. Upon graduation, he was employed […]
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In a word: We all make mistakes, even with spell-check
Then there’s the 1631 edition of the “King James Bible,” which tells its readers “Thou shalt commit adultery.” Most of them were burned.
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Mystery Photo for June 20, 2021
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you will be entered into a random drawing for a $20 Hannaford gift card.