Ruth Negga, whose film credits include ‘Loving’ and ‘World War Z,’ will play Lady Macbeth.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Bar Guide: There’s plenty to do at Mill Towne Tavern, including just relax
The casual Sanford bar has a cocktail menu with a tiki bent and tons of activities, from cornhole to karaoke.
Sweet-sour reduced cider syrup enhances many an autumn dish, including apple pancakes
To make the syrup, double double boil and bubble for several hours – or buy it, if you prefer.
The fight to slow the emerald ash borer grinds on
The invasive bug has spread to several communities in Maine, but the state hopes the release of wasps that attack it may help combat the threat.
COVID’s effect on smell can also make some foods just taste … weird
The disease turned two Mainers off their favorites, including wine and peanut butter, while other foods became more appealing.
Too many apples? A nice problem to have. Still …
… if you’re worried that all those apples you picked will go bad long before you can finish them, we’re here to help.
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘The Case of the Missing Cattle’ and ‘The Lowering Days’
A fast-paced frontier whodunit and a first novel that shows polish and promise for the author
Netflix buys author Roald Dahl’s catalog
The late British author penned such celebrated children’s books as ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.’
The Wrap: Common Ground Fair vendors gather, a call for recipes
Free coffee for a cause, Maine Lobster Week is underway, and a fermenting guru speaks
Eat & Run: Tastes of summer linger at The Clam Bar
The food trailer will transition to a new menu this fall, so try those excellent steamers while you still can.