An earnest young student proudly chairs a fund drive, and finds that his slip is not lost on his wise school principal.
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Maine Observer: A winter away accentuates Maine’s charms
It’s easier to appreciate things by contrast, and an escape to Florida highlights the appeal of the author’s northern home.
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Maine Observer: Hibernation looking pretty good right now
Whether whiling away the winter like a bear or a chipmunk, it’s gotta be better than being a bird this spring.
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Maine Observer: Dog spurs his owner to hit the ski trail
Turns out, neither slush, nor ice, nor dark of night are reason enough to stay in the house when outdoors beckons.
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Maine Observer: The lost joy of surprise snow days
It’s convenient and certainly safer to know in advance, but in the ‘olden days,’ school cancellations were a rare treat.
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Maine Observer: Feel pure joy at a Burundian wedding
Many Burundians have suffered from civil war. But a happy occasion like this brings with it a sense of hope.
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Maine Observer: Early to rise, and not a moment too soon
In Maine, even something so simple as a winter sunrise can prove that all is exactly as it should be.
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Maine Observer: Perhaps a turnip, but memories are sweet of Maine
Summers spent in Hollis made many Mainers for life despite the clan spreading out across the entire continent.
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Maine Observer: Stow contains all of Maine’s pleasures
Through all four seasons the border area brings to mind different parts of the state’s unique natural beauty.
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Maine Observer: For lifelong Portland resident, fond memories of high school teachers
Each of the seven educators who became my patients was memorable in special ways. Two stand out.