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June bug jitters

Gardeners have run across these critters more than once in the larvae stage, curled up like dark-headed, white commas in the soil. These white grubs are baby June bugs. Feeding on the roots of grasses and other plants, they can cause sections of the lawn to grow poorly or to turn brown rapidly...

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The underside of a June bug.
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It's My Life: Tina Comeau
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Rainy days have reduced the opportunity to mow. Meanwhile the grass grows on.
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Firefighters Column

June 3, 2013 - 16 h 55

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Tornados aren't just part of the job

May 28, 2013 - 11 h 12

Tina Comeau

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Tusket courthouse reopened in 1983 as tourism/heritage attraction

May 27, 2013 - 12 h 02

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Coffee in the garden

May 24, 2013 - 9 h 54

Carla Allen

There are several giant bags full of fluffy, light-coloured coffee chaff sitting by my fence that I'm looking forward to trying in my gardens this spring. A friend gave them to me. She makes regular stops at the Just Us Coffee Roasters Co-op, off...

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TINA COMEAU: He sees dots but they look like circles to me

May 23, 2013 - 1 h 02

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Listen to the forecast

May 22, 2013 - 9 h 52

Carla Allen

The question I’m asked the most in early May is, “when can I put my annuals out?” For those who are willing to monitor the forecast daily during the month, my answer is now… with caveats.

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Yarmouth welcomed third ferry to Maine in 1973

May 20, 2013 - 3 h 52

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New bishop, new pool, federal election campaign among newsmakers in 1968

May 17, 2013 - 13 h 37

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Pick a potato

May 15, 2013 - 10 h 28

Carla Allen

Thinking of growing potatoes this year? If so there's a good chance you're wondering what type to plant. Here are brief descriptions of some of the most common.

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Firefighters' Corner by Stewart Deveau

May 12, 2013 - 23 h 25

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