Inside the Gulf of Maine

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The Gulf of Maine has an incredible variety of plant and animal life. Colored sea stars, northern red anenomes, blue sharks, Northern lobsters, an irridescent worm, the Atlantic wolffish, and a northern basket starfish are just seven of the plants and animals found there.

Environmental aspects, Gulf of Maine

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Tales of the toothpick: the checkered past of "the world's oldest habit."(Gleanings)

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Toothpicks have a very long history. Evidence shows that they were used by Neanderthals, by the prophet Muhammad, the Parsi, the Gonds and the Renaissance French. They have been made of fanciful shapes of gold, silver and ivory with inlaid precious stones.

History, Toothpicks

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Winter settling in: a famed novelist's first winter in Maine proves a test he may not pass

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Winters in Maine are tough because of the snow and bad weather. The time it takes for winter to pass can seem much longer than on the calendar because of the severity of the weather. One person's experience is described.

Social aspects, Maine, Excerpt, Winter, Maine (Book)

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