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Posted inLife & Culture, On Music Lucky Clark, Op-Eds
Joan Kennedy, daughter share love of music
Upcoming performance to benefit ShineOnCass Foundation has been postponed.
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Feb. 22, 1983: Kennebec County may switch congressional districts, EPA revamp proposed by Sen. Mitchell, and the ‘State of the State’ address will be delivered tonight by Gov. Brennan
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Feb. 21, 1997: Oakland man busted for pot for second time, more than 3,000 in six-area towns were without power yesterday, and a new cigarette tax hike is likely in Maine
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Feb. 20, 1987: Bill filed to create day for Samantha Smith, two Augusta board plan trips despite financial woes, and two 11-year-olds make tracks in South Gardiner
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Feb. 19, 1977: North Anson mom, newborn barely make it to hospital in time, democrat defends raise for Congress, and an historic day for classifieds here at the Morning Sentinel
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
‘Rough Sleepers’ follows a doctor’s relentless efforts to treat homeless patients
The book by part-time Mainer Tracy Kidder weaves scenes from the streets of Boston with the problems that are keeping people there.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
The Maine Gardener’s Hawaiian Adventure, Part 2
Even when he’s away from his garden, Atwell thinks about gardens. In Hawaii, he visited a thriving organic farm and learned how chocolate is made.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
From scourge to sauce? Fish sauce may be the answer to stopping the invasive green crab
Working with scientists, a local chef has developed an Asian fish sauce from the crabs. It’s local, pungent and could be one way to reduce the crabs’ numbers.
Posted inFood & Dining, Vegan Kitchen
Locally sourced vegan meats are here
No need to rely on the national brands. Plenty of Maine businesses are crafting their own vegan bacon, fried chicken, pepperoni and more.