His hits included the chart-topping ‘Take Good Care of My Baby’ and he helped a young Bob Dylan get his start.
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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Windham’s Richard Nickerson receives Grammy educator nomination
The award recognizes music educators who have made ‘a lasting contribution.’
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A step-by-step guide to making leaf mold (for a better garden)
Leaf mold is compost made 100 percent from decomposing leaves.
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Annie Tselikis runs the Maine Lobster Dealers’ Association
She’s a marketing expert, but one with roots in sustainability.
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Cutting down the volume of household trash begins at the grocery store
One University of Maine at Augusta professor figures out how to shop zero waste, one item at a time
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Hardscaping newbies have to read, try and maybe try again
This season before cold and snow is the right time to tackle construction in your garden, from patios to sheds.
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Small-batch cheese spread with a big taste
Squire Mountain tub cheese comes in six flavors and three sizes, and it won’t break your cracker.
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Using up Asian ingredients: Lots of hits and a few misses
The many little bottles in your pantry and fridge hold lively flavorings for plenty more dishes.
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Open Book: Dana Wilde’s new book is an ode to Maine’s seasonal beauty
In “Summer to Fall: Notes and Numina from the Maine Woods” ($16.95), newspaper columnist and Troy resident Dana Wilde focuses on a time of year when Maine has “the most gorgeous weather in the world.” The task he sets himself writing about this period is not easy, he writes: “Exposing the feel of an autumn […]
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Expos in Portland, Orono aim to help food providers scale-up production
‘We want people to walk out of the room informed on how to take the next step in selling to an institution like Sodexo or the University of Maine,’ the event’s director said.