René Emilio Peña took over his father’s La Bodega Latina on Congress Street during the pandemic. His new restaurant, Cabana, picks up on the tradition, celebrating the range of Latin American cultures.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Maine Authors
OFF RADAR: A Friend in Literature
I’ve been wondering what to say about the passing of a friend, writes Dana Wilde.
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Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Maine Authors, Uncategorized
AUTHOR EVENT: Dale Potter-Clark
Local historian will present her new historical novel about the Underground Railroad.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Two Waterville holiday traditions return this year for in-person celebrations
The popular Parade of Lights and Kringleville have long attracted crowds downtown and a change this year is that the parade will be held the Saturday after Thanksgiving and begin at Winslow High School before crossing the Ticonic Bridge into Waterville.
Posted inLife & Culture, On Music Lucky Clark
Conrad Warre of British/American band Bees Deluxe talks about Oct. 3 show in Rockland
As most of you know by now, I really love chatting with new-to-me groups and learning how they go about making the music that they do. Such is the case this week when I interviewed Conrad Warre, guitarist and founding member of the blues band known as Bees Deluxe. He is joined by Carol Band […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Things to Do
Maine writers turn page on new festival
The first Maine Lit Fest will feature some 50 authors at more than 20 events in Portland and Waterville Friday through Oct. 8.
Posted inFood & Dining, Sports, Varsity Maine
You are what you eat: High school athletes opting for better nutrition
Teenagers increasingly are seeking advice about food choices as they look to improve their athletic performance. And coaches now are incorporating discussions about nutrition into their instruction.
Posted inLife & Culture, Things to Do
Vienna association to host David Mallett in concert
The Vienna Union Hall plans to host David Mallett at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at 5 Vienna Mountain Road. Mallett’s most recent release, ”Celebration” (2016), is a 10-song collection with themes ranging from resilience to despair to the boundless promise of a new generation. Known for writing songs like the “Garden Song,” recorded by Pete Seeger and […]
Posted inLife & Culture, Things to Do
Washington library displaying artist’s work through November
Gibbs Library is exhibiting “Birds, Petals, and Stories,” selected works by Kris Sader, through November at 40 Old Union Road in Waldoboro. An artist reception is set for 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdsay, Oct. 12. Sader grew up in Tucson, Arizona, and moved to Maine in 1987. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in […]
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: A new kitchen in Brunswick is eager to share its pots, pans and ranges
The Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program has opened up its new 12,000-square foot kitchen to other groups, individuals and nonprofits that meet community needs.