René Emilio Peña took over his father’s La Bodega Latina on Congress Street during the pandemic. His new restaurant, Cabana, picks up on the tradition, celebrating the range of Latin American cultures.
2022
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Is distant-water fishing, an often deadly profession, also among the most violent?
Brutality at sea – and the connection to forced labor on vessels – continues to go unchecked.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Early childhood educators need our urgent support
Access to child care is a cross-sector issue affecting every working family I know. Our children deserve better.
Posted inCommunity
Wilton businesses plan Meet the Makers events
WILTON — The Village Makers of Wilton have planned Meet the Makers for 3-7 p.m. on the second Saturdays of October, November and December. Those who attend can see demonstrations by guest artisans, meet other makers, and partake of craft snacks and beverages — all from local businesses. Vera’s Iron & Vine, 319 Main St., […]
Posted inThings to Do
Ruthie Foster plans Stone Mountain Arts Center concert
A Ruthie Foster concert is set for 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road in Brownfield. Foster is mostly considered a blues singer, sometimes a folkie, and sometimes known for being a songwriter. A Grammy nominated artist with multiple awards to her resume, she is admired by many of her […]
Posted inCommunity
Harvest Festival coloring contest set for Belgrade
BELGRADE — The Friends of the Belgrade Public Library plan to sponsor a coloring contest for the Harvest Festival this year. The contest, open to elementary school children, will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Community Center, 1 Center Drive. First- and second-place prizes will be awarded to […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Windsor/Whitefield-area cyclists participate in memorial bike ride
On Sept. 18, 52 cyclists and 24 volunteers participated in the sixth annual Share the Road with Carol memorial bike ride. The event, held in Windsor and Whitefield, honors the late Dr. Carol Eckert, who was killed in 2016 while bicycling in Windsor. Check out other upcoming area events!
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Clara L. (Cottle) “Meme” Crochere
AUGUSTA – Clara L. (Cottle) “Meme” Crochere, passed away peacefully on Sept. 29, 2022, surrounded by her daughter and granddaughters, in …
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Obituary: Joanna Ruth Berggren Dennis
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – Joanna Ruth Berggren Dennis, 91, of Punta Gorda, Florida, and Waterville, Maine, died Sept. 6, 2022.
She …