Marie Dufresne-Dixon, daughter of Carmen Dufresne and Michael S. Dixon of Auburn, and Jake Sicotte, son of Kate and Don Sicotte, were married at 3 p.m. on Aug. 26, 2023 at the Whitney Farm Estate in Oxford. The ceremony was officiated by Thomas Frail, the bride’s brother-in-law. A reception followed the ceremony. Renee Frail, sister […]
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Face Time: Maria Greeley — managing the town of Wilton
The Pennsylvania native was drawn to community service and the town of Wilton, where she’s gotten a warm welcome as the new town manager.
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Mystery Photo for Jan. 7, 2024
Correctly identify where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
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Just what is hygge?
COZINESS AND COMFORT At its core, hygge is about coziness and comfort in both your physical surroundings and your emotional state. It’s the feeling you get when you’re wrapped in a warm blanket on a chilly day or when you enjoy a cup of hot tea while reading a book. ATMOSPHERE Hygge emphasizes creating a […]
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In a word: Libfixes: Creatively constructed combos
Leave the Wienermobile in the garage mahal and have a spooktacular fall staycation at the Watergate.
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Next three months got you down? Give winter a big hygge
We check in with Mainers who face winter with lots of coziness and camaraderie, just like the Danes.
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Learn more about hygge
For some very hygge (non-digital) reading on the mindset of hygge, here are some books on the subject: “The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living,” by Happiness Research Institute CEO Meik Wiking “The Year of Living Danishly,” by British journalist Helen Russell “How to Hygge: The Nordic Secrets to a Happy Life,” […]
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Mark LaFlamme: Snakes in the toilet and mean old ladies on bikes
Talk of the town: Holiday regrets? Yeah, I got a few. Put down the dish scrubby and enjoy the big moments.
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What to know and how to get involved in animal rescue efforts
For more information on what to know and do when encountering orphaned, sick or injured wildlife, go to this website provided by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. To contact, donate or volunteer for Maine Wildlife Transport, or for more information, go to: www.mainewildlifetransport.com/ To contact, donate or volunteer for Wilderness Miracles, or […]
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In a word: Subitizing again? Year-ending words
Chalaza, asynchronous and other random words to ponder before the new year.