We sure have been getting a lot of these “broken adult goes on the run with endangered youth” movies lately. There was “News of the World” with Tom Hanks and Helena Zengel back in December and “The Marksman” with Liam Neeson and Jacob Perez in January. Okay, counting “Those Who Wish Me Dead” with Angelina […]
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Healthy cooking for the whole family
Rainbow Noodles Eating a rainbow makes sure you get a wide variety of nutrients for a healthy balanced meal. Ingredients Serves 4 DRESSING 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar or Lime Juice 1 tablespoon Tamari low-sodium or Soy Sauce low-sodium 1 teaspoon Agave Syrup 1 clove Garlic pressed or minced 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger grated or Ginger paste SALAD 8 ounces Rice Noodles thin 2 Carrots grated 1 bunch Kale de-stemmed and cut into thin ribbons 1 cup Red Cabbage thinly sliced 1 Red Bell Pepper thinly sliced […]
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What I’ve Learned
When Hedwig Kiesler was a child, she took a music box apart and then put it back together. This sparked an interest in mechanical things and how they worked. In 1933, when she was 18, Hedwig was cast in a Czech film called Extase (Ecstasy). In one scene, showing only her face, she had to […]
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Tree Talk: Mammal damage to trees
After a couple of unusual reports of squirrels chewing the bark and buds of maple trees, I reached out to the Maine State Entomologist, and this is what they sent me. I thought it was interesting enough to reprint it here: There have been several late winter reports of squirrels stripping the bark off of […]
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NHS: Norway Shoe Shop Company
For those who remember the big rambling building that was the shoe factory, it’s hard to envision it on the space now covered by the Norway Municipal Building, the parking area and the Norway Savings Bank drive-through. In 1872 the voting residents of Norway approved a bond of $10,000 as a contribution toward the creation […]
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Movie Review: Spiral
“Spiral” comes to us “from the Book of ‘Saw,’” meaning that it’s a spinoff of the popular mostly-2000’s horror series. The Jigsaw Killer is referenced a number of times in this film, but I assure you that, like Generalissimo Francisco Franco, he remains dead. The Spiral Killer, for his or her part, has named themself […]
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Healthy cooking for the whole family
Lemony Spinach Quinoa Salad Packed with plant based protein and fresh spring vegetables this dish will become a great go to side or meatless main in your house. Ingredients for 4 large servings: For Cooking Quinoa: 1-2 cups vegetable broth see directions 1 cup quinoa 2 cloves garlic minced ½ teaspoon dried oregano ⅛ teaspoon […]
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Do you have room in your heart?
We live in a world where we often expect instantaneous results. Having patience when faced with a situation that is not going as quickly as we hope it would can pay off. Making friends with a shy cat is one of those times when having patience pays off. Meet Obsidian. He is shy, but […]
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Energy Matters: Electric cars, range anxiety, plug-in hybrids
Is it time to get an electric car (EV)? Aren’t EVs with a large “range” expensive? Can you afford one with enough range to get where you need to go in Maine? Will you be stranded in the middle of nowhere without a charging station? And then, how long does it take to charge? To […]
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What I’ve Learned
Before there was good old American know-how, there was good old American figure-it-out-as-you-go. And few projects illustrate this better than the Erie Canal. In the early 1800s, the United States was expanding westward. There were no railroads or highways, so getting goods from the Atlantic coast to the western frontier was a problem. The distance […]