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Maine Observer: I’m told there’s a big game Sunday

by Rebecca Knight Special to the Telegram February 3, 2019February 1, 2019

A non-fan of football confesses.

by Ruth Dater Special to the Telegram January 27, 2019January 25, 2019

A recording played during a recent lecture brings back memories of a summer night on a Hollis farm.

by Todd R. Nelson Special to the Telegram January 20, 2019January 18, 2019

It starts with 175 school days, stacked up tidily like so many cords of logs.

by Barry Tilley Special to the Telegram January 13, 2019January 13, 2019

Kids would scrape together the 35-cent admission to afternoon movies replete with antics and adventure.

by Steven Price Special to the Telegram January 6, 2019January 4, 2019

A literary intervention comes in the form of ‘Scurvy.’

by Barbara Jenni Special to the Telegram December 23, 2018December 21, 2018

What we really need is tools to break through plastic packaging … and a Mickey Mouse watch.

by Vicki Sullivan Special to the Telegram December 16, 2018December 14, 2018

Simplifying is better for my peace of mind.

by Deborah Johansen Special to the Telegram December 9, 2018December 7, 2018

A mother’s gift of four old school desks helped a girl discover her life’s work.

by Molly Hogan Special to the Telegram December 2, 2018November 30, 2018

In life and in snack choices, sticking to the known option can deprive you of the delight of the new.

by Richard Buhr Special to the Telegram November 25, 2018November 23, 2018

A long ago extra’s role in an Orson Welles film released after 44 years, alas, does not bring fame and fortune.