There are ways to prepare for the difficult decisions people may need to make as they get older and become unable to live as independently as they once did.
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Maine’s tomato season is ending. Here’s how to preserve the harvest the Italian way
Is it the wintertime stash of home-canned tomatoes that appeals? Or the traditions surrounding the process of preservation?
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We Love to Eat: Community meals offered in Buxton, Gorham and Westbrook
Buxton bean supper – Saturday, Oct. 18, 4:30 to 6 p.m., North Congregational Church of Buxton at Groveville, 22 Church Hill Road, Buxton. Two types of homemade baked beans, homemade American chop suey, red hot dogs, roll, freshly made coleslaw, pickles, homemade dessert, andcoffee, fruit punch or water. $10; $5, children age 5-12; free under […]
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We Love to Eat: Community meals offered in Buxton and Westbrook
Drive-thru turkey dinner – Saturday, Oct. 11, 4-6 p.m., Highland Lake Grange, corner of Route 302 and Hardy Road, Westbrook. Roasted turkey, vegetables, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, bread, cranberry sauce and cake. $10, exact price. No substitutions, no pre-orders. Bean supper – Saturday, Oct. 11, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Two […]
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Persistent drought takes toll on Maine farmers
After a wet spring, farmers hoped for blue summer skies, but also got a drought that caused crop losses and may last through winter.
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Gorham Notes: Plow Days feature vintage tractors, calves and mini horses
Antique Tractor Plow Days The two-day annual Antique Tractor Plow Days is set for Saturday, Oct. 11, and Sunday, Oct. 12, at Parsons Farm, 321 Buck St., Gorham. A display of vintage tractors and implements will show what they can do in action on a corn field 2,000 feet in length. Admission is free. Breakfast […]
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We Love to Eat: Community meals offered in Buxton, Gorham, Gray and Westbrook
Gorham bean supper – Saturday, Oct. 4, 4 to 5:30 p.m., White Rock Community Club, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Two types of beans, coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, hot dogs, and dessert. $12, $6 children. Gray bean supper – Saturday, Oct. 4, 5 to 6 p.m., Post 86 American Legion Auxiliary, 15 Lewiston Road, […]
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Maine Sunday Telegram, Portland Press Herald and longtime community reporter receive awards
The Maine Sunday Telegram won Sunday Newspaper of the Year, the Portland Press Herald was honored for the ‘Breakdown’ documentary series, and Robert Lowell was recognized for his commitment to community reporting at an annual New England Newspaper & Press Association conference this week.
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Unbeatens Noble, Bonny Eagle meet in southern Maine football game of the week
In Class A South, the Knights have won three close games while the Scots have dominated their opponents.
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Run of dry weather reminiscent of 1947 October fires in Maine
Dry conditions led to devastating fires 78 years ago.