Tim Johnson’s pitch for his ax-throwing class is simple and direct. “Ever felt the urge to chuck an ax across the room?” he asks on the web page for his business, Maine Warrior Gym in Westbrook. “Now you can!” Johnson’s main business is ninja-style training classes for kids. The ax-throwing is a sideline. But it’s […]
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Workshops on holiday craft ideas announced
TURNER — The MSAD 52 district schools will be holding a series of classes on home craft ideas for the holidays. The following workshops have been scheduled: Fused Glass Panel Workshop — Thursday, Oct. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Random Pottery, Harrison. Instructor Lynn Curran-Sargent of Random Pottery will teach participants how to create […]
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Joy to the weed: Marijuana legalization comes bearing gifts
In this Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017 photo, James MacWilliams prunes a marijuana plant that he is growing indoors in Portland, Maine. “I figure, I’ve got all this pot, I might as well just give it away for Christmas,” said MacWilliams, who started growing weed when it became legal and is giving away fancy jars of […]
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Bill limiting doctor gifts from drug companies passes Maine Legislature
AUGUSTA (AP) — Lawmakers in Maine are close to passing a bill that would limit perks given to doctors from pharmaceutical companies. The Portland Press Herald reported (http://bit.ly/2spJheP ) the bill would head to Gov. Paul LePage’s desk after passing the Legislature. Democratic Rep. Scott Hamann says the proposed measure will help ensure doctors prescribing […]
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Made in Maine gifts: The usual and unusual
On a quiet stretch of Route 26, just a hundred yards or so from the town post office, Maine Line Products has been charming visitors since 1979 when Rick Whitney first opened its doors. Along with a few similar outlets in the state, Maine Line Products keeps the spirit of Made in Maine products alive […]
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Gifts no outdoor enthusiast can resist
The great outdoors is even greater when you’re prepared for all of the things Mother Nature can throw your way. Holiday shoppers with a person who enjoys the outdoors on their shopping list can turn this holiday season into a truly joyous occasion with the following gifts tailor-made for tackling the great outdoors. * Folding […]
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Emphasize safety when buying gifts for children
Toys will once again be high on kids’ wish lists this holiday season, when advertisements will highlight this year’s most coveted gifts. But just because a particular toy is this year’s must-have item does not mean it’s the safest gift for kids of all ages. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were an […]
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Steps to take before giving pets as gifts
Consult the eventual recipient first The element of surprise is part of what makes the holiday season of giving so special, and few things may inspire more enthusiastic responses than new pets under the tree. But however appealing you may find such reactions, it’s still best to first consult the intended recipient before buying or […]
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Buckfield students gather gifts for local military family
BUCKFIELD — Sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders at Buckfield Junior-Senior High School are collecting Christmas gifts for a military family in Oxford County and setting up a Giving Tree where people can leave presents. “To give presents to a military family is pretty cool,” said seventh-grader Deja Bennett, who helped set up and decorate the tree […]
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Toys then and now, fondly remembered
For generations, just about every young boy, and quite a few girls, had scooters. A child’s first scooter was often a homemade box-on-roller-skate wheels, and many Christmas mornings are remembered for that first store-bought scooter discovered under the tree. These days, scooters have electric motor propulsion, and there are many different types of battery-powered vehicles. […]