Portland is getting a new Mexican-Salvadoran restaurant, and Ada’s holds a grand opening.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
‘Sexy Laundry’ to be staged Jan. 24-Feb. 2
Funny and touching, this comical and romantic romp will put a smile on your face, a lump in your throat and a new spring in your step.
We Banjo 3 concert set for Portland
The band shares the traditions of Americana, Bluegrass, and Celtic music with pop-sensible songcraft to create a signature sound.
Skowhegan’s Maine Grains takes home two awards at San Francisco food competition
Six Maine food producers have won national awards for their beer, coffee, confections, and other products.
A bittersweet birthday break-up with sugar
For this writer, sugar highs were sugar lows.
To get past ‘Quitters’ Day,’ check in with your food and drink resolutions
We talk with Mainers who are rebooting their diets as the new year starts. It can be done, they say, if you plan ahead, prep ahead and listen to your body.
Here’s the recipe for keeping your goals
Experts offer tips for keeping your food-and-drink resolutions alive after January.
Vegan Kitchen: Portland’s vegan restaurant scene is red-hot
At the tail end of 2019 alone, the city gained two new vegan (or nearly vegan) spots.
Maine Gardener: For healthy, robust trees and shrubs later, plant small
You can save money, reduce maintenance and improve the chances that the plant will survive long term.
Seasoned farro can make a grain bowl great
Simmering the grain in tomato juice soaks it with a savory tang.