Talk of the Town: A new daddy, unmentionable ring worms and unclaimed cocaine.
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Lifestyle news from the Sun Journal.
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‘Somebody’s got to win’: Big jackpots, bigger dreams tempt local lottery lovers against all odds
The good news: Maine is the seventh luckiest state in the nation with five lottery jackpot winners receiving a total combined jackpot of $1.2 billion. The bad news: The odds of winning the big jackpot in a lottery like Powerball are 1 in 300 million.
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Mystery Photo for July 9, 2023
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $20 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
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Big, lumbering and elusive: How to find a Maine moose
Moose spotting in Maine isn’t easy despite the beast’s size and number, but there are ways to increase your chances as prime viewing season begins.
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In a word: William Safire’s word-filled legacy
He cheekily warned his readers that ‘It behooves us to avoid archaisms. Never use a long word when a diminutive one will do.’
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Face Time: A latté conversation with Lisbon Parks & Rec’s Kate Madore
The mother of five, coffee shop co-owner, Parks and Rec. worker, martial arts practitioner and writer clearly makes the most of every day.
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Some Maine moose tours
Northeast Whitewater Link: northeastwhitewater.com New England Outdoor Center Link: neoc.com Northwoods Outfitters Link: maineoutfitter.com Moose Woods Guide Service Link: moosewoodsguideservice.com North Country Rivers Link: northcountryrivers.com Tour prices range from $44-$375
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Mark LaFlamme: There’s a disturbing lack of fireworks and fireflies
Talk of the Town: We apparently have given up on lighting off firecrackers and hindquarters.
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In a word: W3 was definition of ‘controversy’
Criticism of Webster’s Third New International Dictionary often boiled down to it boldly being a recorder of the English language instead of a bastion of proper English.
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Striking Maine gold: Prospectors say they live for the ‘thrill of discovery’
Western Maine is known for its pure but elusive gold. ‘You never know,’ said one prospector. ‘(But) when you find a nugget, it’s pretty darn exciting.’