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PublishedFebruary 17, 2019
Maine Observer: A tough guy on the field, a solid friend elsewhere
The death of pioneering baseball player and manager Frank Robinson stirs memories for a Windham man.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2019
Maine Observer: Turning 100 a bittersweet milestone for beloved ‘Granny Ross’
A reporter's interview with a centenarian moves her to recall both historic events and personal losses.
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PublishedFebruary 3, 2019
Maine Observer: I’m told there’s a big game Sunday
A non-fan of football confesses.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2019
Maine Observer: Whippoorwill’s call echoes over years
A recording played during a recent lecture brings back memories of a summer night on a Hollis farm.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2019
Maine Observer: Educator sees woodpile as barometer of school year
It starts with 175 school days, stacked up tidily like so many cords of logs.
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PublishedJanuary 13, 2019
Maine Observer: Fond memories of the Saturday matinee
Kids would scrape together the 35-cent admission to afternoon movies replete with antics and adventure.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2019
Maine Observer: Book choices reflect reader’s anger
A literary intervention comes in the form of 'Scurvy.'
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PublishedDecember 23, 2018
Maine Observer: A wish list for those of advancing age
What we really need is tools to break through plastic packaging ... and a Mickey Mouse watch.
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PublishedDecember 16, 2018
Maine Observer: Less holiday stress, no more Grinch
Simplifying is better for my peace of mind.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2018
Maine Observer: Hearing early on the call to teach
A mother's gift of four old school desks helped a girl discover her life's work.
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