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Subtle cues are what make sick people look sick

The next time a friend tells you that you look sick, hear the person out. We are better than chance at detecting illness in others simply by looking at their faces, according to new research led by a Swedish psychologist. “We can detect subtle cues related to the skin, eyes and mouth,” said John Axelsson […]

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'Raw water' is the latest health craze

But bacteria, virusesand parasites are potential health risk.    Hold your canteen under a natural spring and you’ll come away with crystal clear water, potentially brimming with beneficial bacteria as well as minerals from the earth. That’s what proponents of the “raw water” movement are banking on — selling people on the idea of drinking water […]

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Mystery Photo for January 7

Mystery photo for January 7, 2017. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) If you can identify where this photo was taken, contact us at [email protected] or call 207-689-2896 and leave a voice mail with your answer, your name, town and phone number. Correct entries will be eligible for a drawing for a $20 Hannaford Supermarkets gift card. Find […]

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You can use spinach to replace lasagna noodles

Cookbook author Domenica Marchetti recently joined the Post Food staff for a discussion of all things edible. Here are edited excerpts from that chat. Q: I’d sworn off lasagna (too labor-intensive), but you’ve piqued my interest again. I can usually only find baby spinach in my market. Is it suitable for the noodles, same quantity, […]

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In verse: Maine places and people

Produced by Dennis Camire This week’s poem is by Susann Pelletier of Lewiston.   For my Grandmother, Marie-Anne Maillet By Susann Pelletier   Memere, If you were alive This morning I would bring you (In your cool kitchen) A bowl Of red raspberries. You would put down Your book and say, “Qu’elles sont belles!” (“How […]

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Eats: Celebrate 2018 with champagne recipes

Not only is it New Year’s Eve but it’s also National Champagne Day! Who knew? Let’s really get into the spirit with menu ideas that embrace the bubbly for the new year! Whether you’re cooking up dinner for a crowd or a romantic meal for two, these recipes may have you rushing to the supermarket […]

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Face Time: From a galaxy far, far away

Every time a new “Star Wars” movie comes out, they send me to the theaters to talk to fans. And every time I get to the theater, I meet Matt Lalemand, usually dressed as some exotic “Star Wars” character and almost always at the front of the line. It was no different in mid-December when […]

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Wait for it . . . 2018

There’s no sugarcoating it: 2017 has been a tough year. Angry politics. Sexual harassment. Sexual assault. California wildfires. Hurricanes. Drugs. Violence. The threat of nuclear war. Net neutrality. More sexual harassment. More sexual assault. More angry politics. It’s so bad that people are turning to Hallmark Christmas movies in droves. Escapism via fake snow, sugar […]

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In verse: Maine places and people

Produced by Dennis Camire This week’s poem is by Claire Hersom of Winthrop. Her most recent book is “Dreamscape,” published by Moon Pie Press.   Winter Song By Claire Hersom   Arctic air finally froze Maranacook, crackly white, milky blue. Ice shacks inch out from the coves toward the lake center, Snowmobilers follow, challenging the […]