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Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inFood & Dining
Dine In/Out Maine: State of anticipation
We asked food-focused people from around the state where they were most looking forward to eating post-pandemic.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Bar Guide: Martinis that taste like pie make for a two-in-one treat
Some people celebrate Pi Day with pie; others with cocktails.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine Authors, Uncategorized
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘The Weir’ and ‘River Voices: Perspectives on the Presumpscot’
Ruth Moore’s first novel as republished by Islandport Press, and a thoughtfully produced volume of poetry and art from the Friends of the Presumpscot River
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Nation & World
Women used to dominate the beer industry – until the witch accusations started pouring in
The Conversation: Much of the iconography we associate with witches today, from the pointy hat to the broom, may have emerged from their connection to female brewers.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Online Kneading Conference, arrest made in Whitefield farmstand destruction
More Thai and more brunch for Portland diners, plus beer-guzzling dogs (OK, not exactly, but gotcha to look).
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Nation & World
Norton Juster, author of ‘The Phantom Tollbooth,’ dies at 91
Juster also wrote such favorites as ‘The Dot and the Line’ and ‘Stark Naked.’
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Run & Eat: Build your burger however you like it at Black Cow
It’s easy to customize your takeout order from the Old Port burger joint.
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Bar Guide: Why limit yourself to Guinness on St. Patrick’s Day?
Portland bartenders are whipping up cocktails with Irish spirits and green ingredients to mark the occasion.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Season brings three new books from Maine poets
Colby professor Arisa White, Portland poet laureate Linda Aldrich and Maine Writers and Publishers director Gibson Fay-LeBlanc all have new works.