Tell me how you really feel Last week, when the scent of chicken “leavings” wafted across the Twin Cities, so many people wrote me about it that I was initially confused about the nature of their unhappiness. “It stinks!” declared one man. “It’s crap!” snapped another. One lady complained, “It makes me want to gag!” […]
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How a boy from the coast of Maine became a world famous female circus star
The life of Samuel Wasgatt, who performed under the name of Lulu in the 1870s, is just as odd as it sounds.
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Eats: Take a Break in Auburn for sweet and savory meals
(doughnuts) There’s much more to this (doughnuts) Court Street cafe than coffee, lattes (doughnuts) and delicious sandwiches. Did I mention the doughnuts?
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Face Time: Sally Townsend Theriault — free falling through her bucket list
You know how it is. You start getting on in years and you begin to think about all the things you’ve never done. Lots of people keep a tally of these things – a bucket list, if you will – and vow to get them done one at a time. It’s simple, really. Maybe you […]
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Query: Boo who? Fewer trick-or-treaters in your neighborhood?
Is the tradition of trick-or-treating fading? Are you getting fewer trick-or-treaters in your neighborhood? We’d like to know for an upcoming story. Tell us about your trick-or-treat numbers these days by emailing writer Bonnie Washuk at bonniewashuk@gmail.com.
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Query: Learning a language? Dites-nous!
Parlez-vous Français? ¿Hablas español? Alia lingua? This is our clumsy way of asking if any of you have been trying to learn a new language. Maybe it’s a job requirement. Maybe you’re taking a trip somewhere and want to be able to speak the native tongue. We’d like to know why you’re doing it and […]
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Andrea Bonior, Baggage Check: She wants to move but husband makes excuses
Dr. Andrea Bonior Special to The Washington Post Q. I have been wanting to make a change and move closer to my husband’s and my workplaces for three years now. He has always said he is on board, but then he comes up with a reason to put it off, like kids finishing out preschool, […]
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Dear Abby: Widower knows he will want to remarry
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I were happily married for 45 years. We both come from large, close families, and we were devoted to each other. We virtually never fought. She died suddenly four months ago. There was no warning. I was devastated, but my family and my faith buoyed me up through the darkest […]
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Mystery photo for September 29, 2019
Guess and have a chance to win a Hannaford gift card.
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Michelle Lerner: Choosing the right sofa for your home
Michele Lerner Special to The Washington Post New renters and new homeowners are often on a tight budget, and yet they want to outfit their home with furniture that works for their surroundings. If you have limited dollars to spend, interior designers recommend focusing on a big-ticket item, such as investing in a good sofa […]