AUGUSTA (AP) — A Clinton man has been sentenced to five years in prison for a series of offenses, including the theft of more than $100,000 worth of goods from a Benton antiques dealer. Peter Corson on Tuesday was ordered to serve 18 months of his sentence with the remainder suspended, and two years of […]
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Bliss Thru Shopping: All doile’d up at Past 2 Present shop in Auburn
It was no ordinary cowbell. For starters, there was fringe. Plus an embellished farmer and cow. And a thick strap (for very aggressive shaking, I presume.) Turned out it was my first Scandinavian cowbell. Had you pressed Bag Lady just the day before on where to find doilies for a dollar, field-worn sickles, a Scandinavian […]
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Bliss Thru Shopping: Antique this
Life lesson no. 37: At some point your childhood playthings become antiques. And it will happen sooner than you think. Well, you know, not ours. No way. For example, we definitely did not just stumble upon our favorite curly-haired plastic-and-fabric dolls at the new Grannie Mae Antiques & Fine Home Furnishings in Lewiston. Nope. We’re […]