Daylong variety of events at Windsor Fairgrounds to begin with a pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., and conclude with a baked bean supper, movie, street dance with a disc jockey and, at about 9:30 p.m., fireworks.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, News
Van Gogh self-portrait found hidden behind another painting
Vincent Van Gogh was known for turning canvases around and painting on the other side to save money.
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Posted inJ.P. Devine, Life & Culture, Movie Review J.P. Devine
Jeff Bridges back in limelight in ‘The Old Man’
Here he is, Jeff Bridges, prowling through the opening chapter of Jonathan E. Steinberg and Robert Levine’s seven-part series, “The Old Man.” I’ve been following Jeff’s career for how many years now? I lost count, but I settled on just loving him for being “The Big Lebowski.” Now here he is all of a sudden, […]
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Uncategorized
‘Where’s Waldo?’ scavenger hunt returning to Farmington
Participants are tasked with finding Waldo, from “Where’s Waldo,” at businesses across downtown Farmington until July 31 as a way to support the local economy.
Posted inCommunity, Life & Culture, Maine, Uncategorized
Farmington Summer Fest to return in full swing in late July
The event was canceled in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic and was modified last year.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: The state finalizes its list of invasive plants that can no longer be sold in Maine
Rosa Rugosa, a beach rose beloved by many in Maine, is in a category of its own.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Maine Authors
Book review: A newly minted doctor navigates stormy waters to make house calls on the islands of Casco Bay
In ‘Go by Boat,’ Dr. Chuck Radis writes about his early career, when he faced challenges from the federal bureaucracy and from independent-minded islanders.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine
How one Maine town made sure it had a place to eat out this summer
Food-world connections and eager investors helped get the beloved family restaurant Dennett’s Wharf up and running in Castine.
Posted inBooks, Food & Dining
Bedside table: A cereal heiress who lived very large
Book recommendations from readers.
Posted inFood & Dining, Vegan Kitchen
Vegan Kitchen: High demand for Maine’s plant-based proteins
From tofu to rice to bean flours, companies across Maine are growing and manufacturing more products, as well as more of the products they already make.