A nostalgic photographic essay of Portland in the 1970s, and the fourth novel in the western ‘Roamer’ series
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Elizabeth Strout among 13 authors up for Booker fiction prize
The writer, who lives part time in Brunswick, is nominated for ‘Oh William!’
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Choco Tacos fall victim to ‘tough decisions,’ and some fans have meltdown
The Klondike treat is a waffle cone filled with fudge-swirled ice cream and dipped in chocolate and peanuts.
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Weightlifting deemed best exercise for those older than 50
Strength training adds muscle mass and increases metabolism.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: Flower power on the plate (and in the glass)
Use edible flowers to add whimsy, flavor, texture and dimension to your meals, fancy or not.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State
Maine’s organic grain producers see increasing consumer demand. Can supply keep pace?
Circumstances like the pandemic and weather gave the state’s organic grain businesses a boost in recent years. But the dwindling number of organic grain farmers means the future of Maine’s grains economy is unclear.
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Expect higher costs, more closures as seasonal worker shortage strains Maine restaurants
Overburdened and understaffed restaurant owners consider wage and menu price hikes to stay in business.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Bedside table: In 1919, Boston’s North End experienced a disaster. It never should have happened
Book recommendations from readers.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Morgan Talty makes a riveting debut with this short story collection set in the Penobscot Reservation
The ‘achingly moving’ linked stories are narrated by a character named Dee, variously a child, tween, teen and adult.
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Pulitzer-winning cartoonist’s work moves from newspaper page to Ogunquit museum display
A retrospective of cartoons, as well as some oil paintings, from two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Jim Morin is on display at the Ogunquit Museum of American Art through Oct. 31.