HELENA, Mont. (AP) — State wildlife commissioners planning to set a quota for Montana\’s 2009 wolf hunt will take public comment on a proposal that the figure fall between 26 and 165. Commissioners supported that range on Thursday and plan to set the quota when they meet in Helena on July 9. Public comment will […]
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Performance poetry strives for extreme, even absurd
LEWISTON — Students in a contemporary performance poetry course taught by William Pope.L, a senior lecturer in theater at Bates College and a widely acclaimed artist, will perform their final projects Tuesday, May 26. Asked to describe performance poetry, Pope.L said, “We try to rethink poetry as something you do, not just something you say. […]
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Summer in Maine 2009 calendar of events
May 9-10 SOUTH PARIS: “Wildflower Celebration” at McLaughlin Garden 10 a.m.-5 p.m. plant sale focuses on native Maine wildflowers and perennials; gift shop and house will be open; fun children’s activities from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on both days; free. 15-June 14 GREENVILLE: Moose Mainea, Moosehead Lake Region, honors the region’s favorite resident, “The Moose.” Events […]
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Libraries, Museums, Historical Societies
AUBURN Androscoggin Historical Society promotes the discovery, preservation, and dissemination of knowledge about the history of Androscoggin County and the State of Maine. County Building, 2 Turner Street, 784-0586. AUGUSTA Old Fort Western, America’s oldest surviving wooden fort and a National Historic Landmark. Visit 16 Cony Street, 626-2385. AUGUSTA Maine State Museum at the State […]
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Super summer camps
A great day camp can be right around the corner-literally. The ideal day camp program for your child may be right in your neighborhood. Check with your local YMCA, Jewish Community Center, 4H, or city parks and recreation department for programs that suit your child. A wide variety of programs with many choices are available. […]
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2009 Fair Dates
Houlton Fair July 2-5 Ossipee Valley Fair July 9-12 Location: Hiram, Maine Waterford World’s Fair July 17-19 Pittston Fair July 24-26 Bangor State Fair July 31-August 9 Northern Maine Fair July 31-August 8 Location: Presque Isle Monmouth Fair August 5-8 Athens Fair August 7-9 Topsham Fair August 9-15 Skowhegan State Fair August 13-22 Union Fair […]
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Downsizing: A smaller home may be better
By Tresa Erickson You’ve lived in fairly large homes for much of your life, and while you have enjoyed having space to stretch out, you’re starting to realize that big isn’t necessarily better now that you are older. All of the cleaning and maintenance required for your large home is proving to be difficult and […]
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Massive ship visits Kittery shipyard
KITTERY (AP) – A massive Navy ship has departed Portsmouth Naval Shipyard with a nuclear-powered research sub that’s due to be delivered to Washington state. The 609-foot-long USS Carter Hall has plenty of space for the 150-foot NR-1, a deep-water research and engineering submarine that went into duty in 1969. The sub arrived in Kittery […]