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PublishedFebruary 4, 2024
Firefighters rescue 2 residents from burning Penobscot County home
The fire happened in rural Chester, which is at the furthest end of the fire department's district, about 15 minutes away from the closest fire house.
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PublishedMay 17, 2020
Maine Observer: Re-learning how to say hello
The coronavirus pandemic has taught us how to live without handshaking. What will take its place?
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2020
Maine Observer: There’s a word for cold, clear light of winter
The northern Scots called it 'blinter,' which describes the 'cold dazzle' of the night sky in the darkest time of year.
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2020
Maine Observer: Stone walls tell a story of the land’s past
Long-ago frosts brought stones to the surface when the fields were cleared for farming in New England.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2019
Maine Voices: Mark Twain’s wit would help us understand King Donald’s court
As the Trump drama plays out, we need sharp analysis more than ever.
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PublishedMay 26, 2019
Maine Voices: Sense of radio’s wonders handed down over generations
A father's grasp of detail made an Indy car roar into a kid's ears and imagination every Memorial Day.