In ‘The World Cannot Give,’ writer Tara Isabella Burton reckons with both grand questions and contemporary trials.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Bedside table: ‘Crying in H Mart’ left this reader crying. But that’s a-OK
Book recommendations from readers.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Best-Sellers: ‘Big Truck Little Island,’ ‘Breaking Bread’
The current top-selling fiction and nonfiction books at Longfellow Books in Portland.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Read an excerpt from Morgan Talty’s ‘Night of the Living Rez’
The Levant author’s first book, a collection of short stories, comes out July 8.
Posted inFood & Dining, Sports, Vegan Kitchen
In his latest run, vegan endurance athlete Brendan Walsh raises money for MS
The Portland resident said compassion for animals and his belief that a vegan diet makes him a better athlete inspire his food choices.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: Make-ahead scones of every hue and season
Add seasonal fruit compote to the dough, then, whenever you get a craving, pull the scones from the freezer and bake. Bonus: It’s a good way to use up less than perfect fruit.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: In ornamental gardens, sometimes bigger leaves are better
Flowers get all the attention, but beautiful large leaves can add a lot of interest to your garden.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Is mint taking over hearth and home? Think of it as an opportunity
There are probably as many ways to use fresh mint in the kitchen as there are varieties of mint.
Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Maine Authors
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Dead By Dawn’ and ‘Maine Al Fresco’
The 12th Mike Bowditch mystery by Paul Doiron, and Ron Chase’s 50 finest outdoor adventures
Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Maine Authors, Uncategorized
AUTHOR EVENT: William Anthony
Maine author to talk about his new novel ‘Farnsy,’ set in Damariscotta