Summer is in full swing now and there will be several interesting highlights to observe. The nights are at their shortest for the year now, and the twilights at their longest. It doesn’t get completely dark until 10:48 p.m. at the beginning of the month, and even by the end of the month it won’t […]
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Take the heat without paying more to chill
Easy fixes include ceiling fans, outdoor grilling and keeping the blinds closed.
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Allen Afield: Small brooks suit a dedicated trout fisherman just fine
William Clunie of Dixfield has earned a reputation as a fly-fishing guide on the Androscoggin River, where he floats a rubber-raft drift boat to get clients over smallmouth bass or salmonids such as browns, rainbows, landlocks and occasional brookies, depending on season. Clunie, an accomplished fly rodder, loves fishing with the slender wand, so it […]
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Ex-Etiquette: No badmouthing the no-show dad
Q: Although my ex was granted visitation years ago, he rarely sees our son, who’s now 6. Dad pops in for a day or two and then decides to show up again in a year. My son adores his father, but I’m afraid his on-again, off-again approach to parenting is hurting our child. Father’s Day […]
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Maine Gardener: Mulch can mean life or death for your plants
Mulch can make your garden healthier and easier to maintain. It also can kill your plants. It all depends on how you use it. “Mulch” is one of those words that has so many meanings, you have to depend on context to know what is meant. You put mulch on perennial and shrub borders to […]
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Families Today: Mastering self-control can start with timeout
Q: What does a parent do if a child won’t stay in timeout? — Via email A: Timeouts are widely used, and almost as widely questioned. Timeouts don’t work when they are misunderstood or misapplied. They are just one step in the process of helping a child learn not only to control herself but also […]
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Freshwater Fishing: Going after illegal fish
Probably the folks at the big-box store who put up a sign encouraging customers to buy goldfish for their outdoor ponds didn’t know this was illegal. At least that’s what state biologist Bob Van Riper surmises. But the sign that was taken down when a game warden explained the law shows folks don’t know. Goldfish, […]
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Delft: Vermeer and porcelain in quaint Dutch city
It’s often overlooked as a tourist destination, but that’s a mistake you shouldn’t repeat.
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Spice boxes were essential years ago
– Spices were an important part of cooking in the days before refrigeration was available in most homes. Meat and fish were smoked, pickled, peppered, salted or treated with combinations of spices that kept the food from rotting. A home garden included spices, herbs and edible flowers, all plants that either made it possible to […]
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Savvy Senior: How Social Security income is affected by earnings
DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: I’m looking at retiring sometime this year and starting my Social Security benefits, but would also like to work part time. Will this affect my benefits, and if so, how much? — Social Insecurity DEAR INSECURITY: You can collect Social Security retirement benefits and work at the same time, but depending on […]