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Sept. 29, 1975: Between 10,000-12,000 people lined Waterville-Winslow streets to witness reenactment and bicentennial parade, and Iran claimed victory over Saudi Arabia as OPEC votes for 10% oil hike
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Riding horses without bridles is becoming more popular, thanks to Pittston native
A Maine rider is part of an organization promoting liberty or riding horses without using bridles, which is gaining in popularity.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Embden native to open his play on stage he knows well — Lakewood Theater in Madison
Tucker Atwood has learned a few lessons along the way to becoming a playwright who is directing and producing a play he wrote, “Waiting in the Wings,” that opens Friday at the storied theater in Madison.
Posted inFood & Dining, Nation & World
Wildfires can make your red wine taste like an ashtray. These scientists want to stop that.
The risk to America’s premier wine-making regions – where wildfires caused billions of dollars in losses in 2020 – is growing, with climate change deepening drought and overgrown forests becoming tinderboxes.
Posted inJ.P. Devine, Life & Culture, Movie Review J.P. Devine
‘Jaws’ ranked as one of the great films of survival
You remember the opening with John Williams’ score that ran the notes like ice pellets down your spine, don’t you?
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Sept. 28, 1982: Kitty in Augusta won’t come down from tree on Pearl St., worldwide wage freeze affects 650 workers at Digital Equipment Corp. in Augusta, and new report criticizes Togus alcohol treatment unit
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Posted inLife & Culture, On Music Lucky Clark
Mary James tours with guitar, banjo and fiddle
Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist to make Maine debut Oct. 7.
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Sept. 27, 1994: Economy, jobs, and health care top list of issues that most concern central Maine residents according to newspaper poll, new glove company hands out hope for 80 in Harmony, and Kingfield Savings Bank buying out four branches in Franklin and Somerset counties
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Allagash named brewer of the year at Great American Beer Festival
Great American is the most widely entered beer competition in the country, with more than 2,000 breweries submitting entries this year.