On Saturday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m., as part of Johnson Hall’s On the Road Series — there will be a concert at the Life Community Church at 46 Church St. in Gardiner that welcomes home Russell Copelin and his unconventional band. You see, this Mainer has created a persona (Ukulele Russ) that defies classification […]
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Bar Guide: On Halloween, spirits of one sort meet spirits of another
Plenty of local spots are offering their creative takes on Zombies and other ghoulishly appropriate cocktails.
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Maine Gardener: Another gardening season draws to a close
The weather was weird, very dry, then very wet, and often unusually warm. But by and large, the plants didn’t complain.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Betwixt and between: When summer produce lingers, but the calendar says it’s fall
What to do? Apply cold weather cooking methods, such as roasting and braising, to summery produce.
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Maine-made sausages are getting ever more creative – and ever more popular
Forget the old adage. You may well want to see these sausages being made.
Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Maine Authors
Local author releases new children’s book
Jeanine Deas brings storytelling magic to ‘We’re All in the Kitchen’
Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Maine Authors
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Halloween Party Murder’ and ‘Lobster Graveyard’
The second Halloween murder mystery collection by three authors, and the second volume in the Oxbow Island Gang environmental-mystery series
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Chappelle critics and supporters square off at Netflix as employees walk out
The protests concern Dave Chappelle’s ‘The Closer,’ which features the comedian’s transphobic remarks and other insensitive commentary.
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Eat & Run: Indulge your inner vegan at Curbside Comforts
The food truck plans to keeping parking on the Eastern Prom into December.
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Tap Lines: In these local lagers, you’ll find something borrowed, something Bull
A heart transplant put an end to Tom Bull’s career in beer, but other Maine breweries are riffing on his recipes.