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DEIRDRE FULTON
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The federal Farm Bill leaves Mainers in the dust
Libby describes Leahy’s spot on the committee as “good for new England — because without that voice we’d be invisible.”
Going green
Encouraged by my energy-conservation success, I decided to go even greener.
The summer sidewalk subculture that enlivens the city all year round
“You’ll find us. We’ll sound like Kenny G on acid.”
That's gotta sting
Almost exactly a year ago, the state Public Utilities Commission stepped up to guard Mainers’ privacy and phone records from Verizon.
Ever higher
Four years ago, Rockland native Ed Jarett set the Guinness Book record for the world’s tallest sand castle.
Five new methods of birth control explained
Sorry guys, this one’s for the girls.
Skate park
Portland skateboarders finally know where their new skate park will be located.
Military movie
“Kill, Kill, Kill,” they shout, banging their rifles on the ground — it’s an image you won’t soon forget.
You want the troops out of Iraq? Next, we have to get Iraq out of the troops.
Whereas active-duty soldiers return as a group to a military base upon coming home, National Guard members disperse into their civilian communities.
Going green
Before I could truly enjoy myself, the bucket started to smell — bad.
Kennebunkport protest
Not much about Sunday’s Kennebunkport demonstration was unique.
Going green
If anyone wants some big almost-full bottles of TRESemme shampoo and conditioner, shoot me an e-mail.
Protest
Just days before the Fourth of July, disgruntled citizens will have the opportunity to practice their own kind of patriotism.
Local author
Fishing-boat captain Linda Greenlaw has changed course in her most recent work.
Barbara Kingsolver grows her own
In 2005, author Barbara Kingsolver moved her family from Tucson to a farm in Virginia to embark on a year-long experiment of returning to nature.
State politicians take a national stand
An amazing thing about legislative bodies is their ability to take stands on just about anything.
Skate park
What’s one more month when we’ve been deliberating for two years?
Drinking it with a view of the ocean
Sailors love their spirits, and so do we.
Going green
You clean with vinegar and baking soda?
Pride
This Friday and Saturday nights, there are competing Pride events scheduled.
Portland buzz
Local radio station 98.9 WCLZ is going up for sale, and its future is unknown.
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