Here are some thoughts from a beekeeper (me) on beekeeping. Beekeeping is a somewhat demanding hobby. The bees must be checked regularly to see that the colony is thriving and making honey. The enterprise also requires some money – the cost of hives, frames, equipment, a bee suit and the bees themselves can add up […]
September 2013
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Gilding the frills in home decor
Gold accents and flourishes add a Midas touch to a room, using traditional design with a more modern twist.
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Maine Gardener: Seed once, and your crop of annuals becomes annual crop
Very few home gardeners grow flowers from seed. They buy perennials in pots and annuals in six-packs or pots and put them in every year. But Old House Gardens (oldhousegardens.com/) said in its Friends of Old Bulbs newsletter that it is going to be giving away packets of single blue larkspur (Consolida ambigua) or peony […]
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Motherlode: Packing school lunches needn’t be rocket science
I have certainly convinced myself that my children’s teachers would judge me by their lunches. I have been scolded for including yogurt, which “your daughter doesn’t like” (she chose it — what do you want me to do?). I have been chastised for not following the “no candy rule” (I thought a single Hershey’s Kiss […]
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Savvy Senior: Family caregivers’ pay depends on situation
DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: I have been taking care of my elderly mother for nearly three years and it’s taking a huge toll on my finances. Are there any resources you know about that can help family caregivers get paid? — Financially Exhausted DEAR EXHAUSTED: To get paid as a family caregiver, there are various government […]
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Cape girls back on track with win at Greely
CUMBERLAND—How can a loss turn into a win? When a team treats it as a learning experience and comes back stronger than ever. Which is exactly what happened Saturday evening. The top-ranked Cape Elizabeth girls’ soccer team suffered a home loss to three-time defending Class B champion Falmouth Wednesday night, but that served as a […]
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Jays hand Buchholz first loss
Boston, the new champ of the AL East, rests a few regulars in a 4-2 loss as Clay Buchholz falls to 11-1.
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Jays hand Buchholz first loss
Boston, the new champ of the AL East, rests a few regulars in a 4-2 loss as Clay Buchholz falls to 11-1.
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Falmouth girls cap superb week with win over York
FALMOUTH—Despite winning the past three Class B state championships, the Falmouth girls’ soccer team wasn’t exactly showered with praise or expectations when the 2013 commenced. After this week, the Yachtsmen can no longer be ignored. Three days after an impressive victory at undefeated, top-ranked Cape Elizabeth, Falmouth hosted longtime rival York Saturday afternoon and after […]
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McAuley rides Tartre hat trick to win at SP
SOUTH PORTLAND—Ayla Tartre kept finding herself in the right place at the right time and as a result, the McAuley girls’ soccer team earned a much needed victory Saturday afternoon. Facing South Portland at Martin Memorial Field, the Lions jumped to a quick 2-0 lead, as Tartre twice finished feeds with excellent placement, but the […]