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Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Maine
On Halloween, these people are paid to make you scream
Maine’s scare actors earn modest wages or sometimes none at all. But the seasonal jobs are a way for haunters to celebrate their favorite holiday.
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Posted inbPlus, Lewiston-Auburn
Readers reveal their unforgettable Halloween costumes
From Jolly John to Dr. Who, from Mark Twain to Olivia Newton-John, our readers fess up about their favorite get-ups.
Posted inbPlus, Lewiston-Auburn, Mark LaFlamme
Mark LaFlamme: I conquered my fears and so can you
Talk of the Town: For Halloween, a short list of things I used to be afraid of but ain’t no more.
Posted inNation / World
At least 146 dead after Halloween crowd surge in Seoul, officials say
People were crushed to death after a large crowd began pushing forward in a narrow alley near Hamilton Hotel, a major party spot in Seoul.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Photo Album: These Halloween costumes from around Maine have been haunting the archives
A sampling of historic Halloween costume photos published in Maine, courtesy of our Newspapers.com archive.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Haunted house: Ghostly legends born of tales of woe
A founding settler of Paris lived a tragic life that took on supernatural proportions within his crumbling mansion.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Mark LaFlamme
Mark LaFlamme: The only Halloween movie watching guide you’ll ever need, probably
Street Talk: This year, instead of watching the classics I usually do, I’ve been taking a chance on some more obscure movies in order to get my sleep-with-the-lights-on thrills.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
It’s not a trick: Your Halloween treats are getting smaller
In short, many candy sizes and packages are shrinking but prices aren’t.
Posted inAndroscoggin County
Going overboard on Halloween decorations is a family tradition
Living next to the Gresham family in Greene is like living next to a graveyard.