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by Renee Nelson
by Renee Nelson

‘The Friends of Lithgow Library’ Want You to ‘LIKE’ Them

 

‘The Friends of Lithgow Library’ would love for you to visit their Facebook page and 'LIKE' them. If you are an Augusta resident, I feel supporting our library is very important. If you are not an Augusta resident, any library deserves our support and physically Lithgow is one of the most beautiful buildings. Everybody should take a peek at the reading room! Love it!

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Gary Gershoff, Getty Images
Gary Gershoff, Getty Images

Labs Are America’s Top Dog

It is not big surprise to anyone who has ever met me, heard me on the radio or walked by me all covered in fur, I am a dog person. If you have ever watched any dog shows or even spent some time at your local dog park, there are a TON of breeds of dog. But, Labrador Retrievers are the top pick for dog owners in the United States. In fact, the Labs have had that spot for 22 years. Second?

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Peter Macdiarmid, Getty Images
Peter Macdiarmid, Getty Images

Brunswick to Celebrate Poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

The most charming town of Brunswick will celebrate Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in February. The community will have a number of events in honor of the poet. This year is the 206th anniversary of his birth. The annual Longfellow Days celebration will happen all through the month of February.

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Shaul Schwarz, Getty Images
Shaul Schwarz, Getty Images

Hand Washing is One of the Best Ways to Keep Healthy

I have become a total germ-a-phobe this winter. All the talk of the flu and seeing so many people with colds and 'flu-like' symptoms, well, I don’t want ANY part of that stuff!  One of the best ways to stay healthy and avoid a lot of nasty little things is simply to wash your hands.

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Photo by Kerry Lall
Photo by Kerry Lall

MPBN’s New State House TV Channel Starting Soon

Legislative leaders have said OK to Maine Public Broadcasting Network and expanding State House coverage. It should be kind of like a local version of C-SPAN. The idea was approved by the House and Senate leaders. The free, over-the-air MPBN State House TV channel is devoted exclusively to coverage of the Legislature and government affairs.

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Christopher Furlong, Getty Images
Christopher Furlong, Getty Images

Students in Farmington Area are Getting Their Fruits +Veggies

I am very impressed. I know how easy it can be to not get your veggies and fruits.  However, recently about 85% of kids went through a lunch line at Mt. Blue High School's new food court to the salad bar to take more vegetables and fruits!

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Getty Images News

Atlanta Men Accused of Taking Off with $65,000 of Wings

This made me giggle, until I remembered how much I paid for a bag of frozen wings at the supermarket. Patrick likes them, but those wings must be made of gold or something! Well, two guys who work for a storage facility are accused of stealing $65,000 in frozen Tyson chicken wings. So, I am guessing it was just a few bags.

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