Woman turns 100, reveals wine is key to longevity

Florence Bearse celebrated her 100th birthday in Maine Thursday and shared a couple of secrets to her longevity.

"I like my wine. Don't take it away from me," she told WLBZ at her birthday party.

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Bearse was born in Massachusetts but fell in love with Maine's natural beauty. She ran a restaurant for many years, WLBZ reported.

Bearse offered another piece of advice to those seeking longevity: "Don't take any baloney."

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