To Siri With Love: A Mother, Her Son, and the Kindness of Machines By Judith Newman Harper. 221 pp. $26.99 Judith Newman’s twins, Gus and Henry, were born prematurely, after a difficult pregnancy. In the hospital, shortly after giving birth, Newman was visited by a friend, the editor of a parenting magazine. “She told me […]
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In verse: Maine places and people
Produced by Dennis Camire This week’s poem is by Jim Mello of Bangor. His most recent book is “All Four Seasons,” published by Moon Pie Press. Satellite Sky By Jim Mello Lying there face up as the stars deepened we joked about whether the […]
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Basement holds clues to history
Celebrate the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul Few people have been in the cellar and sub-cellar of the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, an underground area that head sacristan Mark Labonte jokingly referred to as “the dungeon,” but it’s a fascinating tour into the church’s history. The dim, unfinished space, under portions of […]
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Science says, the best way to drink whiskey is …
Two physical chemists walk into a bar. They order whiskeys, and a jolly Scotsman one stool over insists they add a splash of water to optimize the flavor of the spirits. Inspired by the smooth, smoky flavor, they vow to investigate a question whiskey enthusiasts answered decades ago: Does adding water to whiskey really make […]
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The Basilica's wooden saints
The Basilica’s wooden saints While construction of the Basilica was officially completed and the magnificent structure open for parishioners in 1938, changes and enhancements to the church were made almost from the very beginning. For example, the stained-glass windows appear to be part of the original construction, but only the Malo window at the rear […]
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Face Time: Josh Kennison — track coach, champion, congenital amputee
When Joshua Kennison was born, his mom instantly knew he was a little different, but she was determined to raise him just like any other child. It was her determination and his father’s “stubbornness” that shaped him into who he is today: a bronze medal winner in the 100-meter dash at the 2013 International Paralympic […]
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In verse: Maine places and people
Produced by Maine Poetry Central and Dennis Camire This week’s poem is by Carol-Lynn Rossel of Winthrop. The Island of Yellow Houses Islesboro, Maine By Carol-Lynn Rossel There was a day they didn’t roam: up-islanders beyond the cove, moneyed bunch below, their cottages behind stern signs and walls piled high by those who […]
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Grain-free pet foods are no healthier, vets say
Losing weight is tough. It would be easier if a benevolent someone concerned about your health controlled exactly how much you ate and how often you exercised, right? That’s the situation for most dogs and cats in the United States, and yet the majority are overweight or obese. As with our own dieting woes, the […]
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Mystery Photo for August 20, 2017
Mystery Photo for August 20, 2017 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 […]
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Stop and taste the roses
Roses belong to the rosaceae family, which gives us apples, plums, cherries, strawberries and more. In this part of the world, we rarely think of eating roses or using them in a recipe. A few petals sprinkled across the plate or added to a salad is about as adventurous as we get. So the four […]