Death, darkness, dismay and the supernatural are hallmark characteristics of Elizabeth Hand’s highly literary weird fiction, and “The Best of Elizabeth Hand” collects a dozen exemplary stories from across her long career.
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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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How to make a Red’s Eats lobster roll
Though there are just three ingredients in a Red’s Eats lobster roll, making the famous sandwich is no simple task.
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Taste of Waterville event serves up savory feast on Kennebec riverfront
Food, drink, crafts and live music were on tap Wednesday off Front Street in Waterville as part of the 28th annual event.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Maine, Maine Authors, News
Portland writer collaborates with his ER-doctor cousin on book about COVID-19
‘Every Minute Is a Day’ chronicles the turmoil and challenges of the pandemic as experienced at a hospital in the Bronx. It was published this week by Penguin Random House.
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The Wrap: Go wild eating and drinking blueberries; Free ice cream
Flour Bakery comes to Kennebunkport, it’s chili cook-off time, and Annie Mahle has a new cookbook.
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Portland bookstore joins effort to replace books lost in Frenchville school fire
The book drive is part of a statewide effort involving Maine authors, bookstores and literary groups to replace 9,500 books lost in a blaze last month.
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Some Portland-area restaurants now requiring vaccinations for indoor diners
They are following a growing national trend as restaurants worry about new COVID variants and rising numbers of cases in their communities.
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Eat & Run: Great Wave Sushi adds flair to raw fish
The food cart is parked several times a week at the Austin Street Brewery and has many boisterous options.
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Bar Guide: Drink deals among Gorham bowling alley’s many attractions
Junction Bowl has a lot to offer beyond the lanes, including live music and bar specials.
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Go wild for Maine blueberries this weekend
The first Maine Wild Blueberry Weekend – to promote one of the state’s most iconic foods – will be held at farms, restaurants and other spots around the state Saturday and Sunday.