A young woman just walked into the coffeehouse wearing a gold braided headband, a purple dress and pink plastic sandals. I have an urge to ask her which superhero she is.
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I think I might have shared this DownEast.com trivia question another time, but it still bring a smirk to my face.
Where was the last hand-cranked phone taken out of service?
Answer
It was in Bryant Pond (Maine) in 1983.
THE DEMPSEY CHALLENGE
WHEN: Oct. 2-3
WHAT: A walk, run and bicycle ride to raise money for The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.
ENTRY: This year’s event requires a minimum fundraising effort of $150.
LEARN MORE: Go to dempseychallenge.org.
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[I didn’t even know the Celtics were talking to this guy. Very, very interesting. — KM]
Boston Celtics sign free agent Shaquille O’Neal – NBA – SI.com.
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