Lots of fascinating material in ‘Diggio, Haybis Korpus & E Plewrisy Unicorn!’ if you can get past the fact that the imaginary Ethan Spike was a ‘reprehensible bigot.’
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Best-Sellers: ‘This Time Tomorrow,’ ‘River of the Gods’
The current top-selling fiction and nonfiction books at Nonesuch Books & More in South Portland.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: Get to know the versatile Hakurei turnip
Thank you, Japan, for this sweet, mild spring root vegetable and the many, delightful ways we can cook it.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: Maine Audubon shifts the focus of its annual native plants sale
Less sale, more educational festival. Also, one of the day’s programs to offer a multicultural perspective on fighting the invasive emerald ash borer.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Bedside table: Solace, and a new perspective, in a difficult time
Book recommendations from readers.
Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Maine Authors
OFF RADAR: ‘Elemental: A Miscellany of Salt Cod and Islands’
A book of essays, poems and short stories about who belongs where, and at what cost
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
Portland Museum of Art launches competition to select architect for expansion
The museum announced plans this year to build a 60,000-square-foot building on its downtown campus. The $85 million project is likely to be completed in 2026, but an architectural firm will be hired in December.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Life & Culture
Las Vegas chapels could become ‘Heartbreak Hotels’ over Elvis-themed weddings
The licensing company that controls the name and image of ‘The King’ is ordering Sin City chapel operators to stop using Elvis in themed ceremonies.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine
No shell, big shock: Maine lobster rolls fetch record prices this season
Lobster lovers can expect to pay in excess of $40 for a single roll at some of the state’s most popular summer eateries. The average price is closer to $30.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Bedside table: A ‘splendid’ and singular memoir
Book recommendations from readers.