Rhododendron shrubs, and even the tiny viola, may surprise and delight you in winter.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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The best books in 2024? These Mainers should know.
Stephen King, Tess Gerritsen, Richard Ford and Monica Wood are among those who shared their favorite books of the year.
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Dec. 26, 1992: Are superintendents in Maine overpaid? Not by a long shot they say. Also, stores in central Maine are ready for swappers.
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Winslow volunteers serve up Christmas dinner, holiday company
Norman ‘Ziggy’ Lawrence started the annual Christmas Day event with his wife 16 years ago in Waterville.
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South Parish Congregational Church in Augusta serves Christmas dinner
All photos by Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel.
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Dec. 24, 1988: Generosity flies Augusta mom to son’s bedside in Nashville, and Maine programs offer little help to abused teenagers
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Organizations team up to offer free holiday lunch in Augusta
This is the first year Maine Arts Academy and Carver’s Driving Academy have teamed up for this holiday celebration.
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Dec. 23, 1977: Waterville woman wins $50,000 jackpot in South Portland, and the Vassalboro Senior Citizens Puddin’ Head Band put on a show
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Dec. 22, 1986: Kennebec Valley Medical Center employees get ‘reassuring’ news about AIDS virus from US CDC, and Fayette needs a solution for town’s garbage
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Dec. 21, 1994: Kennebec Savings, Waterville Savings & Loan Banks to merge, and tonight’s winter solstice means days are about get longer
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