Ted Gup, who summers in Maine, was presented with first-person insight to the Great Depression.
Avery Yale Kamila
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Society Notebook: An educated yes
The USM Foundation celebrates a successful campaign totaling $890,000 that will fund essential scholarships for students.
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Et Cetera: It’s a mad, mad, Madgirl World
Fishnets and fur hats? Sure, if you’re Meredith Alex, who celebrates the ‘out’ in couture with a show inspired by Maine hunting garb.
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Natural Foodie: Turns out many Mainers have macrobiotic appetites
Many people associate macrobiotic foods with folks who are battling cancer. But while macrobiotic eating is certainly popular among those struggling with serious illness, well-known macrobiotic educator Warren Kramer says it’s really meant to maintain vibrancy and health. “A lot of people come to macrobiotics because of illness,” Kramer said. “But macrobiotics is not about […]
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Society Notebook: On campaign party scene, the spread is always a winner
The long, dusty road of all campaigns leads to one place: the election night campaign party. Last night, those backing specific candidates and ballot issues gathered at venues big and small to eat, drink, mingle and wait in anticipation as the returns slowly rolled in. Since I never pass up an opportunity to socialize, I […]
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Society notebook: The latest in ghoul cool
Goodwill’s inaugural Ghoulwill Ball draws hundreds of partygoers dressed in fiendishly clever costumes.
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Et Cetera: Get into the spirit(s) of the season with haunted happenings
As the wind rustles the fallen leaves and blows misty clouds across the moon, the veil between the worlds grows thin. Take advantage of this haunted time of year with a trip to one of the area’s frightful Halloween attractions. • DESTINATION HAUNT — Evil lurks in the woods of Lebanon. Along the Twilight […]
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Avery Yale Kamila: Halloween dilemma leads to healthy treat hunt
Even though Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, I find myself in a quandary each year at this time. The problem: What to hand out to the little princesses and superheroes who knock on my door. Over the years, I’ve been all over the map with my approach to Halloween treats. Some years, I’ve […]
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Society notebook: Buoyed by good friends
Supporters of SailMaine raise nearly $13,000 to help the program with its mission.
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Divatini Challenge cocktail satisfies divas
Sold out Girls Night Out expects more than 2,000 divas