Officials also discussed staff recommendations for encouraging infill development in the area, which officials hope can drive new housing.
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Cribbage glory: Dreaming of the elusive 29 hand
The chances of scoring a 29 in cribbage are low. Like, not-in-your-lifetime low. That’s what makes it so desirable.
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Why is cribbage so big? There’s friendly competition. There’s socializing. There’s nostalgia.
The centuries-old game appears to be very popular in the area for a whole lot of reasons including the memories it evokes. The trash talk is a bonus.
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Chainsaw artist wows crowds at Skowhegan’s River Fest
Dan Burns, 47, of Augusta, can carve a bear from a block of pine in about 20 minutes, and an owl or cardinal in about 10.
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Lewiston proposes pickleball complex off North Temple Street
The city is looking to get in on the pickleball craze by building four new courts near the fire department substation.
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Where to candlepin bowl in Maine
The Maine Candlepin Bowling Association and other sources list at least 15 candlepin bowling alleys around the state still in operation.
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String. Deadwood. Spread eagle. A beginner’s guide to speaking the language of candlepin
If you’ve ever been bowling, you’ve most definitely heard the word “strike,” “spare,” and maybe even a “turkey.” But candlepin bowling has its own special language. Walk into any candlepin bowling league night and you’ll likely hear a jumble of seemingly random words pieced together as players bowl their strings. If you’re a candlepin newbie, […]
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Thaws in December and January lead to poor ice fishing season
Many people were out ice fishing Sunday at China Lake, Lake George and other locations, but fishing south of Augusta was not so good, given unfavorable ice conditions.
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State panel backs creation of new rail trail between Auburn and Portland
Rail Use Advisory Council endorses a 26-mile path for bicycles and pedestrians along an unused rail corridor.