My brother Ron, he was 8, and I, all of 10, hollered out, “We are going to California!” My father quickly corrected us by saying, “We are heading west. When half the (vacation) money is gone, wherever we are, we are turning around and heading home.” Even though the balloon of excitement became a little […]
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Road Trip: Hebron — A special place to visit before or after the pigs-feet bobbing contest
If you haven’t already given thought to the many attractions in Hebron, Maine, you know you soon will — what with the first Redneck Olympics, Pig Roast and Music Festival about ready to launch in this small town Aug. 5-7. The festival will pretty much keep you entertained, no doubt, but if you find yourself […]
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Talk of the town
Premature education A disgusted reader wrote to point out an ugly, ugly thing. Last week’s Sunday paper, it seems, came with a flier from Staples advertising “Back to School Savings.” You got shivers? I got shivers. If you’re counting, that’s less than one week after the Fourth of July when an advertiser started pushing the […]
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Night Life
Some events require tickets or are subject to other limitations. If in doubt, we recommend you contact the venue. Night Life listings must be e-mailed to [email protected] and received no later than Monday. Tonight Sunday Night Dance Party with Steve Colella, 8 p.m., Mixers, Sabattus Karaoke, 8 p.m. to midnight, Schemengee’s Bar and Grille, Lewiston […]
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Special Road Trip: The movies — How to connect with Mel Gibson, Betty White, Paul Newman, Lana Turner, Leonardo Dicaprio, Kevin Costner and Denzel Washington without leaving Maine.
Action! Despite its distance from Hollywood — and general lack of glitz — Maine has a strong connection with the movies. With far more bears than paparazzi, the state has still courted some of the biggest stars in some equally big films . . . and some, well, less-than-big films. We do serious. Just a […]
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Face Time: Amanda Rector — New state economist
Meet Amanda Rector, new state economist. She grew up in Camden and lives in Union, and she’s worked for the Department of Labor and State Planning Office. “Certainly I’m thrilled to have the job,” Rector said. And she’s glad to be moving up in her career. In her immediate future: Census figs and veggies. Name: […]
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Eats: Herb power! — Homemade pesto just one reason to grow your own herbs
When people become interested in growing herbs, says Cindy Tibbetts, owner of Hummingbird Farm on Bean Street in Turner, “they just don’t know where to start. Most people are kind of lost.” Whether she’s in one of her greenhouses, at a farmer’s market or making a presentation to a group, she says her most common […]
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Dishing the dirt: Want a beautiful flower garden? Make sure you have good soil. It determines what you grow, how well it grows and how much work it takes.
Good morning! Well, high summer is here. You can see it all around you. In the colors of your gardens. On the side of the road where tiger lilies are blooming. On ponds where baby ducks and loons are getting swimming lessons from the grown-ups. The strawberries are passing and raspberries arriving, to be followed […]
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Some events require tickets or are subject to other limitations. If in doubt, we recommend you contact the venue. Night Life listings must be e-mailed to [email protected] and received no later than Monday. Tonight Defenders of the Funny, 7:30 p.m., Lucid Stage, Portland Sunday Night Dance Party with Steve Colella, 8 p.m., Mixers, Sabattus Karaoke, […]