Local tea shops, juiceries and herbalists told us what they recommend their customers drink when they are feeling under the (cold, wet, winter) weather.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Dine Out Maine: At Back Bay Grill, the food is still stellar, along with the service
Four decades in, the dining room could use an update, but the excellent food makes up for any decorative shortcomings.
Colin Kaepernick to release memoir through his own new publishing company
Audible will release the spoken-word version and will partner with the Kaepernick Publishing imprint to create original content from and about influential figures.
Bar Harbor chef named HospitalityMaine’s 2020 Chef of the Year
Louis Kiefer Jr. of the Bar Harbor Inn will accept the award at a gala in March.
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Home Now’ and ‘Farnswell’
A provocative and insightful commentary on the influx of African Muslim refugees and asylum-seekers settling in Lewiston, and a novel with a clever blend of subtle mystery, poignant innocence and the satisfying realization that good things really do happen to good people
Lucky Clark On Music: James Taylor of The 220s
Maine-based progressive rock band to return after five-year hiatus Feb. 20 in Rockport.
J.P. Devine Movie Review: ‘The Gentlemen’
When they pull their knives, Ray has a bigger, louder response. It’s an applause worthy moment, and I’m happy to say, “The Gentleman” has buckets of them J.P. Devine writes.
Missteps lead publishing industry to review diversity effort
Mexican American authors and others have cited ‘American Dirt’ as evidence of a publishing culture where white voices are valued above others.
The Wrap: Our favorite food groups – wings, beer and chocolate
A Portland restaurant changes its name, and a vegan restaurant is coming to Biddeford.
Eat and Run: Copper Branch makes plant-based bowls even a carnivore could love
The vegan chain opened its first Maine location in downtown Portland in December.