Monthly Archives: October 2017

The Clipper Merchant Tea House

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Julie-Ann Baumer

A few weeks ago, I took a ride to Bridgton to meet Melinda Thomas, tea mistress at the Clipper Merchant Tea House.  Located in the historic William Perry House at the top of Main Street, the Tea House is charming … Continue reading →

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The Wrecking Ball of Time

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’ve been writing a year-long series about the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston, Maine.  It has been a time-consuming project and I’ve undertaken it in addition to my full-time work at an “intellectual sweatshop.”  I did also … Continue reading →

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The Flowers of Life

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Last Sunday, the “Basilica Brides” piece ran in the Lewiston Sun Journal.  My lovely neighbors, Dot and Alfred (Breezy) Galgovitch were one of the couples featured in the article.  The front page of the “B” section showed them in early … Continue reading →

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Vive la Canadienne

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Julie-Ann Baumer

As my blog readers know, I’ve been writing about the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston, Maine for the last 8 months.  This Sunday’s Sun Journal (October 8) will feature the “Basilica Brides” story followed by three additional … Continue reading →

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