The many gloomy days this summer have added to phloxes’ bright, pretty charm.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Home Plates: A lobster pro shares a favorite recipe
The Continental Lobster Sandwich is a simple, and simply delicious, summer staple.
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Aug. 27, 1998: Commission allows Blaine House improvements, Gov. Angus King not excited about getting latest poll results, and this year’s Windsor Fair honors Washington man who died this year from cancer
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Hundreds join in with joy as Wabanaki Marketplace resumes at Shaker Village
Maine’s tribes were celebrated Saturday as artists showed off speciality foods, hand-crafted baskets, jewelry, and a performance of drumming, song and dance.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Spirits flow in Oakland during Maine Open Winery Day
The celebration of local wineries seeks to encourage people to visit local wineries and try different products made with ingredients sourced from within the state.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Maine Authors
5 Maine books coming out this fall
These selections range from poetry to horror, cookbook to fiction.
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Aug. 26, 1986: Winslow couple use birthdates to pick out winning lottery numbers, new UMaine system chancellor to take over Sept. 15, and area dairyman plan food-strike meeting until they get a reasonable price for produce
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Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Maine Authors
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘The Ugly History of Beautiful Things’ and ‘Just East of Nowhere’
Essays on desire and consumption by Katy Kelleher, and a complex and provocative story by Scot Lehigh
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Aug. 25, 1990: Automation of postal system eliminates 14 employees at Augusta Post Office, 13 members of National Guard placed on alert for active duty, and two friends from Pittston who’ve talked about doing mission work together fulfill their dreams
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte turns 20, beloved by millions and despised by some
The seasonal beverage has produced a huge – and growing – industry of imitators.