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Rare Pink Diamond Sells at Auction for $39.3 Million

Randy McCoy — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:59:30 +0000

Both the buyer and seller were anonymous, but a rare pink diamond recently sold at auction for $39.3 million. The 34.65-carat diamond was sold at Christie’s Auction House in New York and was the second highest jewel sold at auction. The diamond is nicknamed "The Princie Diamond", and had its origins in India where it was found 300 years ago.

1865 Brooklyn Atlantics Baseball Card Found at a Maine Yard Sale

Andy Capwell — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:36:50 +0000

You might have seen the television show 'American Pickers' on the History Channel. Mark, Frank and Danielle travel the United States in their van searching for treasures while meeting some interesting people. Maybe you've been to a yard sale and wondered to yourself if you are picking a valuable item. That's exactly what happened at a yard sale in Baileyville, Maine.

Former Red Sox Outfielder, Trot Nixon to Attend Portland Sea Dogs 'Hot Stove Dinner'

Townsquare Media — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:56:18 +0000

Trot Nixon, former Boston Red Sox right fielder, will be the featured guest at the Portland Sea Dogs 2013 Hot Stove Dinner and silent auction. The event is Jan. 11 at 5:30 p.m. at the Sable Oaks Marriott in South Portland and benefits the Maine Children's Cancer Program. All who attend will receive an autographed 8x10 photo of Trot Nixon.

Brooke Astor on the Auction Block

Randy McCoy — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 04:00:20 +0000

Brooke Astor, who was an American socialite and chairwoman of the Vincent Astor foundation, will have her possessions auctioned off to the highest bidder. The late Mrs. Astor, who died in 2007, had a passion for collecting a wide variety of items that were not only

Annual Bing-Sol BBQ/Auction Benefits HVWA & Meals on Wheels

B98.5 — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:25:16 +0000

Get ready for a great time to help outsome great causes, Saturday September 1. It's the Annual Bing-Sol Pig Roast and Auction. Gates open at 10:00 am and BBQ buffet starts at 12:00 noon. The event is hosted by Doug and Rita Sukeforth and will benefit Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area and Spectrum Generations Meals on Wheels.

An Elvis Auction

Randy McCoy — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:00:15 +0000

The shock of Elvis Presley passing away 25 years ago on August 16, 1977 sent the whole world in to disbelief. Since then, the Elvis Presley estate has been making more money each year than Elvis made when he was
alive. Whether the item to be auctioned off September 8th will bring in the kind of cash that’s expected is yet to be seen, but what an item it is.