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McCloskey, Robert
(Encyclopedia) McCloskey, Robert (John Robert McCloskey)McCloskey, Robertməklŏˈskē [key], 1914–2003, American writer and illustrator of children's books, b. Hamilton, Ohio. He studied at the Vesper…Pepperrell, Sir William
(Encyclopedia) Pepperrell, Sir William, 1696–1759, American colonial military commander, b. Kittery Point, Maine (then part of Massachusetts). A wealthy merchant, landowner, and businessman, he…Saco, river, United States
(Encyclopedia) Saco, river, c.105 mi (170 km) long, rising in the White Mts., N central N.H. and flowing SE through Maine to the Atlantic Ocean below Biddeford. The falls at Biddeford, site of a…Westbrook
(Encyclopedia) Westbrook, city (1990 pop. 16,121), Cumberland co., SW Maine, an industrial suburb W of Portland; founded 1657, inc. as a city 1891. Its manufactures include paper and wood products…Whipple, William
(Encyclopedia) Whipple, William, 1730–85, political leader in the American Revolution, signer of the Declaration of Independence, b. Kittery, Maine. Whipple, who had been a sea captain, was a…Brewer's: Coup de Main
(French). A sudden stroke; a stratagem whereby something is effected suddenly. Sometimes called a coup only, as “The coup [the scheme] did not answer.” “London is not to be taken by a coup…Brewer's: Splice the Main Brace
(See Main Brace.) To get spliced is to get married or tied together as one. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894SpokeSplice A B C D E F G H I J K L…Maine NPR Member Stations
StationCityFrequencyWMEH-FMBangor90.9WMED-FMCalais89.7WMEF-FMFort Kent106.5WMEA-FMLewiston90.1WMEM-FMPresque Isle106.1WMEW-FMWaterville91.3Louisiana NPR Member StationsNational Public Radio U…Brewer's: Leger-de-Main
Sleight of hand; conjuring which depends chiefly on lightness of hand, or dexterity. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894LegionLeger A B C D E F G H I J…Laval, town, France
(Encyclopedia) Laval, town (1990 pop. 53,478), capital of Mayenne dept., NW France, in Maine. It has been noted for its linen products since the 14th cent. Among its other industrial products are…Trending
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