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Maine birders ready for Christmas count

Some people like to do it within the warm confines of their home, a camera at the ready. Others prefer to do it outdoors, in a remote location, using binoculars. It’s the end result that matters for birding enthusiasts who plan to participate in the 113th Annual Christmas Bird Count that begins Friday and goes […]

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Chance to take bite of history for hunger relief

The deeply worn roadside shoulder directly across from the Wedding Cake House on Summer Street is testament to the dozens of people daily who stop to photograph the ornately trimmed dwelling. Doubtless, many of those passers-by have wondered if the fancifully bedecked home’s interior is as grand as its outer facade. Beginning Saturday, the curious […]