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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
These paddleboarders are making a 175-mile journey from Moosehead Lake to Atlantic Ocean
Chris Morgan is leading the convoy of paddleboarders, canoeists and kayakers on a 175-mile long jaunt down the entire Kennebec River.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Viola Davis and James Patterson to collaborate on novel set in the contemporary, rural South
It will be the first work of fiction for actress Davis.
Posted inOn this date
July 9, 1996: Bone marrow recipient from Litchfield reported to be OK at a Boston hospital, fire at Belgrade lumber mill from lightning creates $20,000 in damage, and this Richmond resident was awarded for a stained glass picture
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Posted inLife & Culture, Times Record
248 years after first hearing Declaration of Independence, Harpswell continues to listen
Harpswell residents first heard the Declaration of Independence read on the steps of the 1757 meetinghouse. The Elijah Kellogg Church has continued to honor the tradition.
Posted inLife & Culture, On Music Lucky Clark
On Music: Illiterate Light talks about blending musical elements in their shows
Duo returns to Maine for July 12 show at Portland House of Music and Events.
Posted inOn this date
July 8, 2003: Could HBO be planning to shoot upcoming ‘Empire Falls’ movie here in Waterville? Also, fire destroys the Canaan Suprette, and Fairfield police arrest pharmacy’s alleged robber
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, News
Maxwell’s in Cape Elizabeth to close strawberry farm after 5 decades
The owners said the decision was in the making for some time, and this season’s abrupt ending because of a fruit fly infestation was not the deciding factor.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
This twist on cole slaw is crunchy, creamy and bright
South Portland home cook Sam Cohen adds a few nonstandard ingredients to his slaw.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Take these steps to grow tomatoes successfully
Columnist Tom Atwell has learned the hard way to pay more attention to his tomato plants. Last year, he got just two slicer tomatoes. (The wet weather was no help.)