Mrs. Perkins, bookmobiles and even the Army are among the defining elements in this columnist’s language-loving journey.
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50th wedding anniversary: Michael and Lucinda Brakey of New Gloucester
NEW GLOUCESTER — Michael and Lucinda (Peaco) Brakey of New Gloucester recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a Caribbean cruise in March and a trip to Bar Harbor in June. They were married on June 2, 1974, at the First Congregational-Christian Church of New Gloucester by the Rev. William Grice. Mike and Cindy have […]
Mark LaFlamme: A column by Mark LaFlamme, PhD and possibly Esq.
Talk of the Town: Quicksand, massive flying venomous spiders and a college degree, oh my!
Maine’s ‘No Buy’ movement is helping neighbors and building community one hand-me-down at a time
‘Sharing is caring,’ says one local contributor to the area’s very active ‘No Buy’ effort, which fulfills needs, reduces waste and even lessens loneliness.
In a word: Interesting words in today’s news
Much to the joy (or maybe the disappointment, you be the judge) of word wonks everywhere, some of the Trumps trial’s combatants even coined new words to describe one another.
Mystery Photo for June 9, 2024
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
Mystery Photo for June 2, 2024
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift
In a word: Puns: When you need a good groan
‘Outside,’ ‘flies,’ ‘like,’ ‘Intercourse’ and other words that take us in the wrong direction for a righteous laugh.
Lewiston’s Franco Center a wealth of local history
Franco-American culture lives on through the Franco Center’s many displays and artifacts and performances.
Mark LaFlamme: The goat invasion is upon us but I don’t care because I’m rich
Talk of the Town: Have no concerns. When I stop time, I’ll make sure you’re not on the roof of your car fending off goats.