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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inOn this date
Feb. 19, 1977: North Anson mom, newborn barely make it to hospital in time, democrat defends raise for Congress, and an historic day for classifieds here at the Morning Sentinel
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
‘Rough Sleepers’ follows a doctor’s relentless efforts to treat homeless patients
The book by part-time Mainer Tracy Kidder weaves scenes from the streets of Boston with the problems that are keeping people there.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
The Maine Gardener’s Hawaiian Adventure, Part 2
Even when he’s away from his garden, Atwell thinks about gardens. In Hawaii, he visited a thriving organic farm and learned how chocolate is made.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
From scourge to sauce? Fish sauce may be the answer to stopping the invasive green crab
Working with scientists, a local chef has developed an Asian fish sauce from the crabs. It’s local, pungent and could be one way to reduce the crabs’ numbers.
Posted inFood & Dining, Vegan Kitchen
Locally sourced vegan meats are here
No need to rely on the national brands. Plenty of Maine businesses are crafting their own vegan bacon, fried chicken, pepperoni and more.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
The Dance Hall founder created a community that will live on without her
Drika Overton, who founded the Kittery music and dance venue in 2010, is moving on but leaving it in good hands.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine, Maine Crime, Nation & World
Maine prisons’ food program on track to become national model
The state’s Department of Corrections is a leader in food service and culinary training and now is working with outside organizations to replicate its approach.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Kids box sled derby highlights 5th annual Somerset SnowFest
The box sled races were held Saturday morning at Lake George Regional Park West in Skowhegan as part of the annual SnowFest, a 10-day festival featuring winter recreational activities, hosted by the park and Main Street Skowhegan.
Posted inOn this date
Feb. 18, 1992: Fire destroys rope-making plant in Coopers Mills, Kittery cocaine seizure ranked largest ever in Maine, and Augusta state representative hospitalized after his car slams back of oil truck
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