Maine’s 1st District congresswoman says cutting down on food waste is good policy that will help the environment by reducing the carbon emissions that promote global warming.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival set for Aug. 29-Sept. 1
In celebration of 40 years of bluegrass music and family reunion, the Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival will be held Aug. 29, 30, 31, and Sept. 1. Established in 1979 with the goal of bringing traditional Bluegrass Music to coastal Maine, the event has grown into a much anticipated Labor Day weekend tradition for fans […]
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Bring your appetite to Waterville’s Buen Apetito
The Mexican restaurant at Railroad Square does many things well, including the food, service and atmosphere.
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Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival set
The Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival is set for 2-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, on Water Street in Skowhegan. The festival will feature only Maine-crafted beer, wine, cider and spirits. With 33 breweries, wineries and distilleries on tap. In addition to Maine libations the festival will feature local food trucks, corn hole games, and two music […]
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Artists will paint during Wiscasset Art Walk
The Wiscasset Art Walk is set for 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29. Wiscasset Village will be humming with exhibitions and accomplished artists painting live during the evening. Sylvan Gallery, 49 Water St., is celebrating 19 years as a fine art gallery representing a select group of contemporary, award-winning New England artists. For this anniversary exhibit, […]
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Dine Out Maine: Traditional and crossover tacos take center stage at the stylish Bird & Co.
The ordering trick to this ear-splitting Woodfords Corner neighborhood spot is knowing which to select and which to avoid.
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Writer finds niche in Russian translation
Lisa Hayden of Scarborough transforms her love of the language and literature into a career.
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Sweets take over Portland’s streets
Just in time for Labor Day weekend, here’s a guide to local food carts and trucks that specialize in ice cream and other desserts.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Late bloomers that are worth the wait
Don’t let your garden go green. These flowers will add color even as the gardening season winds down.
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Green Plate Special: Some tips for sustainable seed-eating
Do you feast on flaxseeds? Snack on sesames? Pig out on pepitas? Follow these guidelines to do so while maintaining a small ecological footprint.