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Judge told arson suspects are intellectually disabled, sets bail at $1,500 each

by Edward D. Murphy April 23, 2018April 24, 2018

A historical society official says prized artifacts were lost in the fire at an 1849 one-room schoolhouse in Casco that was to become a living history site.

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Casco arson destroys historic schoolhouse, trove of artifacts; 2 charged

by Dennis Hoey April 22, 2018December 27, 2018

Among the items lost were an announcement declaring the election of George Washington and maps showing the boundaries of the early U.S. that ended at the Mississippi River.

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Casco man seriously injured in Harrison crash

by Gillian Graham April 5, 2018April 5, 2018

Deputies believe speed and alcohol were factors in the Wednesday night crash.

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Recipes for tonics and tea to take on whatever it is that ails you

February 25, 2018February 24, 2018

WINTER TONIC LB Kitchen, Portland Lee Farrington says this tonic is a preventative that helps build immunity to colds and flu. Maca powder is made from a root that grows in Peru and can be purchased at natural food stores or online. Makes 10 ounces, which serves one 1/2 ounce lemon juice 1/2 ounce apple […]

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During brutal cold and flu season, Mainers turning to home remedies

by Meredith Goad February 25, 2018February 25, 2018

People who swear by old-fashioned home remedies point to their long history as well as their own experiences warding off viruses with herbs and other natural ingredients in tonics, tinctures and teas.