NEWRY — Just in time for Christmas, Sunday River Ski Resort announced late Tuesday that all eight of its peaks are now open for skiing and snowboarding. The bulk of the snow was manmade and complements about 2 feet of natural snow that fell since the resort opened for the season earlier this fall, spokeswoman […]
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Maine must cut prison costs, but not this way
Mention prisons and you will quickly hear someone say, “lock ’em up, throw away the key and let them eat gruel.” The reality, however, is that prison sentences do end. When they do, men and women often return to their former homes and communities. That means prison may be the only chance we have to […]
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By age groups: Ways children can be philanthropic
During a season when it seems more emphasis is placed on receiving gifts than doing much giving, children can learn the benefits of doing work that benefits others. Volunteering or other philanthropic endeavors can teach important life lessons and help kids feel good about themselves in the process. According to radio host and rabbi Shmuley […]
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A holiday party for all cultures
Some people choose to celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah, some choose to celebrate a different holiday celebration, and some choose not to celebrate the holidays at all. With all of the differing preferences, how do you throw a holiday party that suits all? You don’t. You throw a multicultural party instead and invite guests to celebrate […]
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How-to guide to holiday hosting
The holidays are once again right around the corner, and families across the country are preparing to reunite. With hosting family and friends on the holiday horizon, the following guide, courtesy of Bed Bath & Beyond, can help those responsible for entertaining the troops this season become the holiday host with the most. Prepare for […]
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Last-minute gift ideas: Be creative!
Whether your holiday shopping is already done by mid-November or you’re a wait-until-Christmas-Eve shopper, last minute gifts can be a “Grinch” but, with a little creativity, they can be gifts you’ll be proud to give. The immediacy of today’s technology makes last-minute shopping as easy as pushing a button. Some companies and stores even allow […]
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New shortcuts to make holiday cooking a snap
Timing a meal can be just as important as what you serve, but when you’re juggling hors d’oeuvres, turkey, veggies, casseroles, dinner rolls, and a dessert or three, it’s easy to fall behind. A new guide in the November 2010 issue of ShopSmart, from the publisher of Consumer Reports, reveals timesaving tools that really work […]
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Maine, NJ links probed in case of NY beach bodies
BABYLON, N.Y. (AP) — The mother of a missing Maine woman last seen working as an escort in New York submitted a DNA sample Wednesday to authorities trying to determine the identities of four women whose bodies were found dumped on a deserted beach highway on Long Island. Meanwhile, the FBI offered its assistance with […]
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Newry ski resort debuts Winterfest Weekend
NEWRY — Santa, Eddy the Yeti, fire dancers, free night skiing, and a hip foray into the ’70s and ’80s will showcase Sunday River Ski Resort’s debut Winterfest Weekend on Dec. 17 through 19. Festivities kick off for guests arriving at the resort late Friday night with a Chondola ride to Peak Lodge for the […]
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New snow guns help Mt. Abram open early
GREENWOOD — For the first time in more than two decades, Mt. Abram Family Ski Resort opened a week earlier than normal last Saturday, offering two trails, thanks to the addition of 60 high tech snow-making tower guns. Those guns and a return to seasonal temperatures will also enable the resort to quickly rebound from […]