Article: The seats (and table) of power Waldoboro craftmen create new furniture for governor's mansion

Article: One (Blaine) House, united ; Maine governors from five administrations raise money for the mansion
Portland Press Herald (Maine);  August 16, 2008 ;     665 words ...One (Blaine) House, united ; Maine governors from five administrations...Baldacci and his wife to help raise money for the Blaine House. Former Govs. John Reed (1959-1967), Joseph...lady Karen Baldacci and the Friends of the Blaine House, was part of a two-day celebration of ...

Article: DROUGHT PROMPTS STATE TO SPEND FOR GREENER BLAINE HOUSE GRASS< THE $12,000 AUTOMATED UNDERGROUND SYSTEM WILL BE INSTALLED AS A DROUGHT-BUSTER.<
Portland Press Herald (Maine);  August 10, 1999 ;     389 words ......underground lawn sprinkler system at the Blaine House. Until now, higher priorities have pushed...governor since the state obtained the Blaine House early this century to choose not to...water, said Waldron. She anticipates the Blaine House water bill actually will go down because...

Article: SUITS ME TO A TEA Verona Island woman's painted china wins praise from first lady, Friends of the Blaine House
Bangor Daily News Bangor, ME;  October 4, 2005 ;     700+ words ......thought, to help preserve the historic Blaine House, a state treasure and the house she...Davis, secretary for the Friends of the Blaine House, the organization devoted to acquiring...Several years later, Friends of the Blaine House is selling its third collection of teacups...

Article: Popular `first dog' dies at Blaine House ; Murphy, an 11-year-old springer spaniel, was a familiar sight around the governor's mansion.
Portland Press Herald (Maine);  May 11, 2006 ;     593 words ......11-2006 Popular `first dog' dies at Blaine House ; Murphy, an 11-year-old springer spaniel...touched a lot of people" who visited the Blaine House as tourists, Baldacci said Wednesday...governor's mother. The dog moved into the Blaine House in 2003 after Rosemary Baldacci's death...

Article: Seated According to Protocol; Search for Perfect NATO Table Took Months, $70,000
The Washington Post;  April 23, 1999 ;     656 words ...A table. How complicated and costly can the humblest...they believe they have created the perfect table. It is big. It is the biggest thing that...somewhere around 3,000 pounds, the five-sided table made by the Lanham firm Hargrove Inc. measures...

Article: Blaine House open for reception today
Bangor Daily News Bangor, ME;  January 11, 2003 ;     61 words ......first lady Karen Baldacci will welcome the public into the Blaine House for a reception today. The governor will greet visitors from...for a gathering to celebrate community and tolerance. The Blaine House reception will continue until 3:30 p.m., with the first lady...

Article: Blaine House turning 175 with festivities in August ; Donated to the state in 1919, the mansion serves as a residence for sitting governors of Maine.
Portland Press Herald (Maine);  July 21, 2008 ;     357 words ...Blaine House turning 175 with festivities in August...to mark the 175th anniversary of the Blaine House. Events will include a public open house...serve as a fundraiser for Friends of the Blaine House, a group that works to maintain the...

Article: GOV. BALDACCI ANNOUNCES BLAINE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON AGING
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  October 18, 2007 ;     315 words ......announcement that he will convene a second Blaine House Conference on Aging. The Governor...announce today that I will convene a Blaine House conference on Aging in October of 2008." The first Blaine House Conference on Aging was held at the...

Article: Hanukkah lights up Blaine House
Bangor Daily News Bangor, ME;  December 10, 2004 ;     468 words ......Both were found in abundance at the Blaine House Thursday night at the annual celebration...crowded around the large dining room table. "It is a wonderful way to commemorate...miracle. This is a special night for the Blaine House, which is all the people's house...Bangor said standing in ...

Article: U.S. Sen. Collins won't challenge Baldacci for Blaine House in '06
Bangor Daily News Bangor, ME;  September 10, 2005 ;     305 words ......on Friday ended any remaining speculation over a rumored Blaine House run in 2006. "I have decided that I am not going to run for...Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, ended similar speculation about her Blaine House aspirations, announcing her intention to seek a third Senate...

Article: Greet expectations Collette King's Christmas dream has come true: The Stetson artist's painting graces the 2007 Blaine House holiday card
Bangor Daily News Bangor, ME;  December 22, 2007 ;     700+ words ......has long dreamed of having her work appear on the Blaine House holiday card, and the Baldaccis have made that dream...It's a beautiful scene. It's in keeping with the Blaine House [tradition]." King is a self-taught artist whose...from the first lady. When Karen Baldacci saw King's Blaine ...

Article: Grandfather clock returns to home city ; The clock, which was made in Augusta in 1806, is installed in the Blaine House.
Portland Press Herald (Maine);  August 9, 2007 ;     383 words ......Augusta in 1806, is installed in the Blaine House. Byline: Blethen Maine News Service...AUGUSTA -- Maine's governor and his Blaine House guests will be looking back in time...turn decided to give the clock to the Blaine House. It's not uncommon for the museum to...

Article: The Coffee Table; No Sofa Is Complete Without One Or Its Companion Piece, the End Table-Both Inventions of This Century
The Washington Post;  December 8, 1988 ;     700+ words ...Consider the coffee table circa 1988. While it is indeed still used for serving...their knees are sticking out in an awkward way. The low table reduces the embarrassment," he said. This table, which didn't exist before this century, has so permeated...

Article: Don't table this discussion: height, technique, and color are just some of the factors to consider when buying a table.
Chiropractic Products;  July 1, 2006 ;     700+ words ...Buying an adjusting table today is an adventure. So many choices...planning goes into buying an adjusting table. Space, technique, color, and size are...consider. Let's Start With Height The table should be at a height that is comfortable...