The new owners plan to keep almost everything the same.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, News
Another Italian restaurant will take place of Vignola-Cinque Terre
The Miranda Group plans to open a bistro called Via Vecchia in the space on Dana and Wharf Streets.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
Gemstones, lunar meteorites showcased at new museum in Bethel
A museum that houses the five largest lunar meteorites in the world opened Thursday.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine Authors, Uncategorized
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Dachshund Through the Snow’ and ‘A Culinary History of Down East Maine’
A new Andy Carpenter mystery and a romp through Down East food history
Posted inLife & Culture, On Music Lucky Clark
Lucky Clark On Music: Marcia Gallagher
Hallowell music teacher to bring her holiday singalong show to Slates Dec. 16.
Posted inLife & Culture, Lifestyle, Movie Review J.P. Devine
J.P. Devine Movie Review: ‘The Good Liar’
Director Bill Condon knows how to put a thriller on the screen, even one as overcomplicated, but compelling, like “The Good Liar.” This is, after all, the Bill Condon who gave us “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn” 1 and 2. We’re off. The players in this “pas de deus,” Roy Courtnay (Ian McKellen) and Betty […]
Posted inLife & Culture
Capital City Improv plans Gardiner show
Using audience suggestions and stories, as well as music and quick wits, Capital City Improv will create a holiday show unlike any other.
Posted inFood & Dining, News
Old favorite Maria’s restaurant will reopen in new spot on Saturday
The restaurant, a nearly 60-year-old Italian-American institution in Portland, will open the doors to its newly renovated space on outer Congress Street.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Nation & World, News
Nobel winner Handke not welcome in Sarajevo and Kosovo
Sarajevo’s regional parliament and Kosovo’s foreign minister have said Nobel Literature Prize laureate Peter Handke is not welcome for his apologist views toward Serb war crimes.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Maine, News
New York Public Library recognizes debut novel by UMF professor
Shana Youngdahl’s novel for young readers ends up on the library’s list of best teen books of the year.