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For the Academy Awards, jewelers prep for Super Bowl of sparkle
So how does it all work when so many of the world’s top jewelry companies are in the game?
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Lewis Gilbert, director of 3 James Bond films and 30 others, dies at 97
The London native received the British Film Institute’s highest honor in 2001 and was described as ‘an inspiration to so many.’
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How-To: Make a suet feeder for your backyard birds
Winter is tough on birds. Their fast metabolisms require high-energy foods, but such foods are hard to find in cold weather. Suet helps them replenish their energy stores. Recipes abound and can be tailored to feed your local population. Suet feeders come in all shapes and sizes, too. THE BASIC RECIPE: 1 cup fat (suet, […]
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Recipes for tonics and tea to take on whatever it is that ails you
WINTER TONIC LB Kitchen, Portland Lee Farrington says this tonic is a preventative that helps build immunity to colds and flu. Maca powder is made from a root that grows in Peru and can be purchased at natural food stores or online. Makes 10 ounces, which serves one 1/2 ounce lemon juice 1/2 ounce apple […]
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A very large cabbage grew in Eddington, and it made this boy a national champion
Aidan Howe’s taste for vegetables got bigger along with his prize-winning plant.
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Homegrown: These toys are durable and eco-friendly, doggone it
Dogs love to tug and play with Wag Rags, a dog toy made of recycled T-shirts.
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Green Plate Special: There’s more than one way to roast a chicken
This intriguing method both cuts down on energy use and promotes crispy skin on all sides.
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Here’s a gardening task that’s actually good for winter: Pruning
You need three tools: a hand pruner, a lopper and a pruning saw.
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During brutal cold and flu season, Mainers turning to home remedies
People who swear by old-fashioned home remedies point to their long history as well as their own experiences warding off viruses with herbs and other natural ingredients in tonics, tinctures and teas.