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Great food-themed gifts

When gifting the family foodie, that one person who loves to cook or simply can’t get enough of his or her favorite cuisines, shoppers have a host of options at their disposal to ensure this holiday season brings a smile to their favorite foodie’s face. *Spice rack: Few home cooks can get by without a […]

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Gift ideas for the special seniors in your life

Many even insist that their family members save their money and not buy them anything for the holidays. But if the thought of Grandma or Grandma not having something to open come the holidays is simply unacceptable, consider the following gift ideas. Activity assistance devices The realities of getting older often mean the body slows […]

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Christmas for Kids, Christmas for Teens accepting donations

NORWAY — The Christmas fundraising season has begun for Rightstart, the all-volunteer nonprofit that organizes the annual Christmas for Kids and Christmas for Teens. Both programs provide new toys, books, clothing and other items through wish lists to area youths. Donors can contribute money to the program or contact Rightstart to obtain specific wish list […]

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Thank-you gifts for your wedding party

Whether your wedding party consists of two people or 12 people, it is tradition to show your appreciation for everyone who participates with a small gift. Gifts can range from jewelry for the ladies and cufflinks for the gentlemen to something more personal like books or CDs. Here are some tips to assist you in […]

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Portland librarian spreads wealth after his death

PORTLAND (AP) — A Maine reference librarian who died last summer at 89 is still showing his generosity. The man who spent much of his life reading, volunteering at a hospital and bicycling around Portland has left hundreds of thousands of dollars to a variety of organizations. The Portland Press Herald (http://bit.ly/1e4er9q ) said Franklin […]