Five Maine entrepreneurs tell their stories of growth and learning from 2018 and their hopes for 2019.
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In verse: Maine places and people
Produced by Dennis Camire This week’s poem is by former Portsmouth Poet Laureate John-Michael Albert. Birdseed on the Snow By John-Michael Albert Like the rime of salt left by the vapors of a shrinking lake; like a guest too quick to depart, trailing traces of himself so others might puzzle out who he […]
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Bliss Thru Shopping: Paradise on a plate, Maine-style
Full disclosure: Bag Lady and Shopping Siren have no idea what past governors have served at their inaugural celebrations. Could have been lobster, could have been burgers, could have been lightly toasted floor mats with blueberry zest. When we read that Janet Mills’ spread tonight includes a mashed potato bar and a sausage station with […]
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UMaine turning water into wine?
Imagine a New Year’s Eve of drinking with no calories or hangover. Imagine eating broccoli and tasting chicken wings. Orono Assistant Professor Nimesha Ranasinghe can imagine that and virtually so much more.
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In verse: Maine places and people
Produced by Dennis Camire This week’s poem is by Sheila Wellehan of Cape Elizabeth. The poem originally appeared in the “Aurorean.” Winter Moths By Sheila Wellehan They flock to me at dusk, drawn to my headlamp. The winter moths enshroud me in soft platinum cloth. It’s long past the hard frost. Ice […]
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Mystery Photo for December 30
If you can identify where this photo was taken, contact us at bmail@sunjournal.com or call 207-689-2896 and leave a voice mail with your answer, your name, town and phone number. Correct entries will be eligible for a drawing for a $20 Hannaford Supermarkets gift card. Find the Mystery Photo online at www.sunjournal.com/bplus.
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Create your own Gelato Fiasco at home
For those who have experienced the Gelato Fiasco flagship store in Brunswick, stepped in to wield the well-known red spoon at the company’s Portland location or picked up a pint of GF at the grocery store, you know about the magic of this gelato. Since Gelato Fiasco’s frozen, creamy elixir was created to be shared, […]
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Quiz: How much do you know about Maine and the holidays?
It’s almost Christmas! Let’s get a little fun! Let’s get a little why-I-never-knew! Let’s get a little grisly! I mean, just a little. It’s the third annual Maine & The Holidays Quiz, where you learn an assortment of seasonal fun facts and trivia about your favorite state to delight your friends and relations for days […]
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Mystery Photo for December 23
If you can identify where this photo was taken, contact us at bmail@sunjournal.com or call 207-689-2896 and leave a voice mail with your answer, your name, town and phone number. Correct entries will be eligible for a drawing for a $20 Hannaford Supermarkets gift card. Find the Mystery Photo online at www.sunjournal.com/bplus.
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In verse: Maine places and people
Produced by Dennis Camire This week’s poem is by Michelle Menting of Belfast. Her most recent book is “Leaves Surface Like Skin,” published by Terrapin Books. First Snow Aubade By Michelle Menting Now suncups pock the feeder, and the birds scratch seeds from flakes. Last night, we thought we heard a loon lost […]