Produced by Maine Poetry Central and Dennis Camire This week’s poem is by Ellen Taylor of Appleton and the University of Maine at Augusta. Her most recent book is “Compass Rose” published by Moon Pie Press. Song to the Fog By Ellen Taylor In April, as the snowfields melt, as the ribbons […]
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Bliss Thru Shopping: You say Easter, we say mmm
We here at Bliss applaud innovation. For example, we take note and give a standing O when it involves the marriage of chocolate, almonds and hedgehogs, white chocolate and asparagus, and a 1.5-pound chocolate Bean boot with a peanut butter tread. We’re not even making these up. Today we’re off on a virtual road trip […]
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‘A year of No Clutter’ with Eva Schaub
Eve Schaub, the author of “Year of No Clutter,” joined writer Jura Koncius on The Washington Post’s Home Front online chat. Here is an edited excerpt.Q: I’ve gone through a pretty successful declutter, so how do I politely discourage people from giving me more stuff? My family doesn’t want to give up the holiday gift […]
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How Maine ranks
Ratings indicate Maine has a lot of advantages over other states (unless you’re talking about teeth, work or winter). Yes, surviving a zombie apocalypse is one of them. Lifestyle website Thrillist declared Maine the second best overall state in the union for attributes like “delicious blueberries and . . . it has literally thousands of […]
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In verse: Maine places and people
Produced by Maine Poetry Central and Dennis Camire This week’s poem is by Jay Franzel of Wayne, Maine. His most recent book is “Walking Track,” published by Moon Pie Press Walking Blues For Russell Libby By Jay Franzel Life’s a long sleep the Haiku masters wrote. We dream till Death wakes us. […]
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Eats: High dining at Schooner Estates
Shrimp and scallop pie at Schooner Estates in Auburn. For years, the monthly restaurant excursions offered to residents at Schooner Estates were one of the most popular group activities at the Auburn senior living community. Now, says Schooner’s resident services director Mark Prevost, he has a hard time getting anyone to sign on for these […]
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Sure, you can wear leggings on a plane
Just be careful movingin crowded quarters Do it for your fellow long-suffering air travelers. Do it for that seatmate who is feeling a little violated after the indignity of a TSA pat-down. Do it for all the good citizens who, just like you, wish that their knees were not practically tucked under their chins, whose […]
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Millennials holding more booze-free events
Hoping to make moremeaningful connections FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — It’s not really about the meal at the monthly Conscious Family Dinner, although there is plenty of vegan Indian food. You can spend time in a cuddling sanctuary, sit down with a tarot reader, chat career goals with a life coach or sit in on an […]
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Mystery Photo for April 2, 2017
Mystery Photo for April 2, 2017 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 the Mystery Photo […]
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Sometimes, advice should not be given
By Rachel Walker Special To The Washington Post When my good friend confided last August that her husband had been hiring prostitutes and had a sex addiction, I launched into fighter mode. I berated everything about him — his judgment, his narcissism (my diagnosis, not a professional’s), his cowardice and his abdication of fatherly duties. […]