Up until the mid 1600s, American Indians had to walk wherever they went. They hunted on foot and either carried things or lashed them to a couple of sticks to be dragged by a dog. They didn’t use horses because there weren’t any. Indigenous horses on the American continent had been extinct for thousands of […]
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Pet of the Week: Miles
Miles does not have wings but he has logged in many frequent flyer miles. Three year old Miles’ previous owner was a pilot that would take Miles with him when he flew his private plane. Miles enjoyed this companionship and form of travel until things changed at home and he had to be surrendered to […]
Home cookin’
Oven Barbecued Spareribs Dorcas Butler, Norway 3 to 4 Pounds sareribs 1 Onion, finely chopped 1/2 Cup celery, chopped 1 Clove of garlic, minced 2 Cups catsup 1/4 Cup vinegar 2 Tablespoons lemon jice 2 Tablepoons Worcestershire sauce 3 Tablespoons brown sugar 1 Teasooon dry mustard 2 Teaspoons salt 1/2 Teaspoon pepper Brown spareribs in […]
Healthy cooking for the whole family
Dutch Baby Here is a recipe that is sure to impress, but is deceptively simple for breakfast, brunch or “breakfast for dinner.” Everyone, young and old will delight at seeing the dutch baby rise up on the sides to make a spectacular inverted popover! Feel free to add whatever fruit- fresh or dried that you […]
In his heart, Ed Gabrielsen remains true to Norway
A resident of Norway since 2000, Ed Gabrielsen is currently working on a Master’s of Divinity at the Perkins School of Theology in Dallas. His son Eli works at a French restaurant in Providence. His daughter Eva does design work at a publishing company in New York City. Gabrielsen has one younger brother. Though […]
The not so good old days
Supreme Judicial Court Final Week in October Term After a session of ten days the traverse jurors were dismissed finally, Friday afternoon, but the court remained open for a long string of divorce cases on Saturday. Court adjourned in the afternoon. The criminal docket, although quite large, was reduced rapidly and but three cases were […]
A taste for adventure leads Amanda Guy to a new life in Maine
Born in Sweden, Amanda Guy is a high school teacher and college professor who can testify to the incredible adventure life can sometimes hold. A simple opportunity to study abroad in America for her freshman year of high school brought her to the State of Maine and a new culture that she came to love. Currently […]
Healthy Cooking for the Whole Family: Homemade Popsicles
It’s summertime and nothing is better than a cold refreshing treat for the whole family! It doesn’t need to be full of sugar or fat. Make a fresh fruit popsicles instead! This recipe can be adapted to use whatever fresh or frozen fruit you have on hand. You can purchase low cost popsicle molds locally […]
Healthy Cooking for the Whole Family: Homemade Popsicles®
It’s summertime and nothing is better than a cold refreshing treat for the whole family! It doesn’t need to be full of sugar or fat. Make a fresh fruit Popsicles® instead! This recipe can be adapted to use whatever fresh or frozen fruit you have on hand. You can purchase low cost Popsicle® molds locally […]
Clearview/ Beat the Heat
I don’t know about you but making dinner during the dog days of summer can be a challenge. I don’t want to do anything to heat up the kitchen with the temperatures climb into the ’80s and approaching 90 degrees. However, I remember how delicious cold pasta salads can be and are simple to make […]