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A Crib Sheet of Maine Info You Need to Know — November 18, 2008
What does Maine have in common with Snoop Dog? Both will be featured on today's episde of The Martha Stewart Show when the daytime domestic diva highlights conservation efforts in Maine and gives kudos to "Saving Maine, An Album of Conservation Success Stories" published by Down East. Maine's community banks and credit unions say they are ready to loan, according to an article published by Forbes.com. Financial leaders met in Augusta Monday with business leaders to help quell concerns that Maine banks are unable to lend in the current financial downturn gripping the nation. Maine ski resorts have begun making snow for the 2008-2009 winter skiing season. Sugarloaf, in Carabassett Valley, hopes to open for the season Friday. November 17, 2008: The Maine Warden Service is responding to more cases of illegal night hunting. Poaching is on the rise, wardens say, as is illegal baiting.
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Upcoming EventsUNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE SCHOOL OF MUSIC11.18.2008 to 11.18.2008The USM Jazz Ensemble and the Lab Jazz Ensemble present an evening of traditional and contemporary works for Big Band. From Wall Street to 'Maine' Street11.19.2008 to 11.19.2008RSVP 781-4460 Speakers: John Wasileski, Introduction Susan D. Thomas, Esq., Epstein & O’Donovan, LLP “Wills, Trusts & POA’s” Eileen... CÉDRIC TIBERGHIEN11.19.2008 to 11.19.2008This thirty-year-old pianist has already conquered the world’s great concert halls, with performances at London’s Wigmore Hall, Amsterdam’s... Out There: The Mediated Landscape11.19.2008 to 11.19.2008The artists in this year’s MECA faculty exhibition draw attention to unique landscapes. Christina Bechstein defines the landscape as a community... New Book Celebration11.20.2008 to 11.20.2008Orono author Sandra Lynn Hutchison will read from and sign copies of her new poetry collection, The Art of Nesting. Minott's Flowers Open House11.20.2008 to 11.20.2008Minott's Flowers is proud to host it's annual open house. November 20th from Noon until 7pm. Stop by for food, discounts, information and holiday... UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE SCHOOL OF MUSIC11.20.2008 to 11.20.2008A musical show from the talented kids that make up the USM Youth Ensembles: the Portland Youth Symphony Orchestra, the Portland Youth Wind... An Empty Plat In The Café Du Grand Boeuf by Michael Hollinger11.21.2008 to 11.30.2008Aqua City Actors Theatre (ACAT) of Waterville opens its production of An Empty Plat In The Café Du Grand Boeuf on the weekend of Friday November... |
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Features
Doughnut Talk
Your morning in Maine is not complete without a tasty treat from one of the state’s iconic doughnut shops. Read more »
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A Different Drummer
Vic Firth has built the largest drumstick empire on the planet. Read more »
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Where In Maine?
Can you identify this terrific tannenbaum?
This harborside burg has become rightly famous for its fishing industry and its distinctive tree. Read more »
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Book Showcases Down East's Most Popular Historical PhotographsEnjoy a peek at 'What's in a Picture?' — complete with digital 'pages' to turn. (Online readers also enjoy 20-percent discount on the cover price through Nov. 21.) Read more » |
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Ten Tips for Taking Great Maine PhotographsA published photographer shares his top secrets for snapping memorable pictures of Maine. Read more » |
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Maine & Me: Essays, poetry and other musings
Old Maine Salt
A tribute to an old man and a life entwined with the sea. Read more »
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You Know You're a Mainer If....
If crossing the Piscataqua Bridge Tugs Your Heartstrings
The journey makes us all nostalgic, really, we're Mainers! What other characteristics define a Mainer? Read more »
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Moxie Museum: Honoring Maine's Official Beverage
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Moxie Museum: Honoring Maine's Official Beverage
Moxie started out as a nerve tonic and was carbonated in the late 1800s. The drink of Ted Williams, E.B. White and Calvin Coolidge, see Russell Kaye and Sandra Lee-Phipps enjoy Maine's official beverage.Views :126237
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Surviving a Maine winter: Ice 101
Russell Kaye and Sandra-Lee Phipps rent a lakefront home to experience ice fishing, ice skating and other icy outdoor Maine activities.Views :23916
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Tony's Donuts, Home of Maine's 'Natural' Food
Russell Kaye and Sandra-Lee Phipps learn why Mainers love molasses donuts.(See a larger screen here )
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Along the Rockland Breakwater
Sturdy granite blocks lead to one of Maine's most scenic lighthouses. Salt air, sea breezes, laughing children and grateful transplants to Maine are bonus encounters found along the way....Views :17246
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Where a Steamy Book Met a Scenic Town
Peyton Place — with its pages full of small-town scandals — was once the best-selling novel in U.S. history. When it came time for the book to become a movie, Camden, Maine became the star. See Camden today...Views :21320
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