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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Nation & World, News
Ernest Hemingway fans celebrate the author’s 125th birthday in his beloved Key West
More than six decades after his death, fans, scholars and relatives continue to congregate on the island city to celebrate the author’s award-winning novels and adventure-filled life.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Midway through the gardening season, the report is excellent
After a disappointing season last year, the flowers are blooming splendidly in 2024 and the harvest is early.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Walnut oil made the old-fashioned way is dear, but is worth every euro
At a picturesque walnut press in France, the oil is still made the traditional way, and its flavor can’t be beat.
Posted inFood & Dining, Vegan Kitchen
From pop-ups to food trucks to coffee shops, vegan news from around the state
The options continue to expand.
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July 21, 1992: Waterville’s topless bar loses its lease and may be forced to move to Madison, Fairfield may appointment acting fire chief, and the heroics of home healthcare nurses locally
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July 20, 1988: An archeological search is on at Fort Western may turn up remains of outhouse from 1700’s, Monmouth planners OK subdivision, and Gardiner to cut two trees to make for new playground
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July 19, 2000: As many as 10 people struck by lightning in Farmington yesterday, national chicken-breeding company with offices in Waterville declares bankruptcy, and part 1 of our series on sexual assault looks at the healing process
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Posted inLife & Culture, On Music Lucky Clark
On Music: Dawes’ band member Taylor Goldsmith talks about musical diversity
California-based group to return to State Theatre in Portland on Nov. 23.
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July 18, 2001: Census says same-sex pairs in 3,394 Maine homes, Hallowell workers have unionized after six-month battle with city, and the Cobbossee lighthouse is upright again
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