‘It is a pretty exciting time for pears.’ Heirloom pears, both European and Maine varieties, are beginning to get attention in Maine.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inFood & Dining, Vegan Kitchen
Spotlight from this election season shines on vegetarian issues
From oat milk to Indian food, talk about vegan and vegetarian diets is popping up like never before on the campaign trail.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Are your peonies too crowded?
It’s the right time to divide and move them, and it’s not too hard.
Posted inOn this date
Sept. 15, 1994: 21 troopers encircle Farmingdale home after Gardiner man breaks into residence, Winthrop split on how to meet school needs, and the loss of a old home in Augusta’s north end
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Sept. 14, 1976: At least 6 boxcars topple off freight train near Winslow end of Kennebec River bridge, sergeant and 2 patrolmen join Waterville Police Department roster, and an axe wedding?
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Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Maine Authors, Uncategorized
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘The Cliffs’ and ‘Death by Chocolate Raspberry Scone’
A modern woman’s interest in the tragic history of an old Victorian house on a cliff on Maine’s coast, and Sarah Graves’ seventh novel in her “Death by Chocolate” mystery series.
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Sept. 13, 2003: You can now use the restroom in the middle of bingo in Maine, proposed new Cony High School wins unanimous concept approval by Board of Education, and country singer Johnny Cash dies after long illness
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Sept. 12, 1989: A new Benton volunteer fire department a hot topic with residents, Winslow High school had decent MEA scores this year, and a psychiatrist from Farmington is fighting for his practice
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Sept. 11, 2001: Augusta stepping up efforts for improved parking downtown thanks to $2.5 million bond, review of child-protective system continues, and here’s your chance to listen to a local old-style radio show
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Posted inLife & Culture, Things to Do
Farmington Fair opens Sunday; more 4-H’ers bringing livestock for auction
The number of youth participating has almost tripled this year.