I recently saw a Warren Buffet quote: “Gambling is a tax on stupidity.” It is true that a great deal of money is spent gambling, and some of it goes for taxes. However, calling it stupid doesn’t take into consideration the motivation of the individuals who gamble. There are many who gamble only with money […]
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We all need courage to face child obesity data
Among all the threats our children may one day face — everything from terrorism to global warming — the most serious may be the one we seem most reluctant to face: childhood obesity. The Boston Globe reported last week that about one third of Massachusetts school students tested so far are overweight or obese. Massachusetts […]
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Ceremony remembers Sept. 11 victims, heroes
LIVERMORE FALLS — On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Jocelyn Collins of Jay was two months pregnant with her daughter Annabelle, now 8, and watching the news on television while waiting for a dentist appointment. As the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers in New York City unfolded before her, Collins […]
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Black Bears taking offense to Monmouth
One of University of Maine coach Jack Cosgrove’s preseason themes was for a groundswell of excitement to build around his team, to the point where the Black Bears would regularly sell out their home games and Alfond Stadium would become a place opponents dreaded visiting. Cosgrove couldn’t have asked for more support for Maine’s Sept. […]
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Pellet fuel: Improve heating efficiency
Pellet fuel is a renewable, clean-burning and cost stable home heating alternative currently used throughout North America. It is a biomass product made of renewable substances – generally recycled wood waste. There are approximately 1,000,000 homes in the U.S. using wood pellets for heat, in freestanding stoves, fireplace inserts, furnaces and boilers. Pellet fuel for […]
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Wood brick fuel
Wood Brick Fuel is a dry densified wood fuel for use in well maintained wood stoves, fireplace stove inserts, and fireplaces with proper draft control. New users should use Wood Bricks conservatively to understand the performance in their appliance. Never pack a stove tight with Wood Bricks, never stack bricks against glass windows or up […]
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Chimney sweeping
The National Fire Protection Association recommends all homeowners have annual inspections of all their chimneys, fireplaces, and (clothes dryer) vents. One of the reasons to clean your chimney is because of the potential fire hazards that may occur when you don’t have it cleaned. An annual chimney sweeping will prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, and prevent […]
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Window covering safety and design tips
Children’s rooms Parents and parents-to-be have a million things on their minds when it comes to raising their children. But every parent needs to be aware of child safety, and this begins in the home. Children’s rooms are the best place to start. According to child-safety experts, the typical focal points for decorating a child’s […]
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Generators: Stay plugged in and safe when power outages strike
The average U.S. household will lose power five times this year. Many of those outages are caused by unexpected emergency weather situations. This September, the Ready Campaign hopes Americans will honor the seventh annual National Preparedness Month by taking simple steps to prepare for emergencies such as power outages. “This means you can power computers, […]
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Financing your home remodeling project
One of the most important considerations for your home remodeling project is financing. After all, the project will go nowhere if you can’t pay for it. Fortunately, there are several options that can provide the dollars you need. Four of the most common are a home improvement loan, a home equity line of credit, a […]