Rhododendrons from two outstanding collections have been put together to create the Joe B. Parks Rhododendron Garden at the University of Southern Maine in Gorham. The garden was dedicated earlier this month as part of the inaugural USM Arboretum Day and Plant Sale. The Rhododendron Garden is part of the larger USM Arboretum, which actually […]
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Savvy Senior: Help with expenses just a click away
DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: What kinds of programs are available to help low-income seniors with their Medicare costs and other expenses? My 81-year-old mother has gone through her savings and is having a tough time getting by on her Social Security benefits. What can you tell us? — Worried son DEAR WORRIED: There are actually a […]
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Mark Latti: Trying to draw hunters back to moose lottery
If you’re like many hunters around the state this morning, you are either ecstatic, having been finally selected for a moose permit; or your emotions lie somewhere between despondent and disgusted, having come up empty again in the quest for that elusive permit. Or perhaps you are like a growing number of hunters and just […]
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Deirdre Fleming: Owner of ski resorts puts distinctive adventures up for bid
Ever want to hunt caribou or ducks, or experience the golf adventure of a lifetime with your own personal guide? These trips and more can be yours, maybe even for an eBay-style deal. The parent company of Sunday River and Sugarloaf has rolled out Boyne Adventures, a unique travel package that resort officials hope will […]
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Outdoors Dispatches
FALMOUTH Anglers asked to help with brook trout survey Maine Audubon, along with its partners, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and Trout Unlimited, is seeking volunteers to identify previously undocumented wild brook trout populations in remote Maine ponds. Anglers can choose one or more of 187 ponds in western Maine to find […]
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Ex-Etiquette: It’s too early to observe Father’s Day
Q: My boyfriend has been around for about five months now and has really taken to my son, age 7. My son feels the same way, and since his dad is in and out of his life, I’m wondering if we shouldn’t celebrate Father’s Day with my boyfriend. What do you think? A: We think […]
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Allen Afield: Experimental laws keep anglers spending money on gadgets
Not long ago, I was editing an article about BogaGrips, an expensive, pliers-like fishing tool that enables saltwater anglers to pick up fish — say large stripers — by the lips after they work the fish up to the gunwale. Apparently, some well-meaning folks want BogaGrips outlawed because this tool encourages anglers to hang large […]
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Families Today: Be loving but firm to ease kids to sleep
Sleep is among the biggest problems for young children and their families. Since sleep is a separation issue for parents and an autonomy issue for the child, it’s important to try to distinguish between the two. Every three to four hours, a child moves from deep sleep into an agitated light sleep. Most children cry […]
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Book Review: ‘Coffins’ sneaks up and nails this tale
A story about an 83-year-old obit writer in Nebraska hearkens to Stephen King.
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Aeros use big inning to handle Sea Dogs
Akron scores six runs in the seventh inning to rally for a 9-4 victory.