New books from the viewpoint of Maine’s Native peoples are out this year, and librarians are putting a focus on the subject area, including compiling reading lists.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes, Vegan Kitchen
Vegan Kitchen: With these Thanksgiving centerpieces, you won’t even miss the turkey
This year and every year, Maine vegans are grateful for warming entrees from nut loaf to vegetable Wellington.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: Freezing pie crusts can help save on time and cleanup
You can also freeze whole, unbaked pies ahead of time to reduce stress on Thanksgiving.
Posted inFood & Dining, Sports
Foodie football fans can go out for the game and eat here, too
These hidden gems offer a quieter, tastier sports-watching experience, with elevated fare, large screens and smaller crowds.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Chris Newell pens children’s book about the ‘Plimoth Thanksgiving,’ from the Native perspective
The former Abbe Museum director dispels myths and adds context about the encounter.
Posted inBooks, Food & Dining, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: In ‘Plants Go to War,’ readers can observe history through an unusual lens
Ethnobotanist Judith Sumner has written a surprising, plants’-eye view of World War II, chock full of fascinating facts.
Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Maine Authors
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘North By Northeast 2’ and ‘The Isolation Artist’
New short fiction by Maine writers and the last days of Robert Indiana
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: New cafe for the Cape, and lots of Thanksgiving options
Gelato Fiasco and Cellardoor Winery reopen in Portland, and a new option for shopping local.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Kennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Local & State
Gardiner’s Johnson Hall meets fundraising challenge, closes in on $5.5 million goal
A fundraising challenge to renovate the upper theater at the historic opera house in Gardiner is within 90% of its $5.5 million goal.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State, News
A 1-in-100 million lobster is caught in Casco Bay
Haddie, a pastel-colored cotton candy lobster, is living in a tank, for now.