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Silly’s restaurant, a fixture in Portland’s East End, to close Sept. 1

by Meredith Goad August 21, 2019August 22, 2019

The owner gives several reasons for the closure, including the difficulty of competing on ‘the new hipster artisan Washington Avenue.’

Cookbook Reviews, Food & Dining, Recipes

“Seriously Good Salads” is way more than lettuce

by Megan Gray August 21, 2019August 21, 2019

These salads require more work than a bowl of greens and store-bought dressing, but the reward is also greater.

Business, Food & Dining

The Wrap: Portland to get a new seafood restaurant; a cook gets a promotion

by Meredith Goad August 21, 2019August 21, 2019

Helm Oyster Bar & Bistro is coming in December, a Maine restaurant joins a quirky viral trend, and Ocean has a new executive chef.

Kennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Morning Sentinel

Lil Ed to perform Kingfield concert Aug. 24

August 21, 2019August 20, 2019

Alligator recording artists Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials will perform as part of the Blues in the Barn concert series at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Mountain Village Farm B&B, 164 Main St. in Kingfield. Currently celebrating more than 30 years together, Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials ply their musical talents […]

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Bob Marley comedy show set for Aug. 24

August 21, 2019August 20, 2019

The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will host Comedian Bob Marley in three shows set for 5, 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. in Rangeley. A cash bar (beer/wine) and snacks will be available before and during the shows. Tickets cost $29.50. For tickets, visit bmarley.com. […]

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Red Baraat concert set for Rockland

August 21, 2019August 20, 2019

Red Baraat will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24 at Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., in Rockland. The group is a pioneering band from Brooklyn, New York. Conceived by dhol player Sunny Jain, the group has drawn worldwide praise for its singular sound, a merging of hard driving North Indian bhangra with elements of […]

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Rustic Overtones concert set for Aug. 24

August 20, 2019August 20, 2019

The Augusta Colonial Theater will present the Rustic Overtones for the final show of the 2019 Front Street Music Series at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, on Water Street in Augusta. The bands unique version of indie rock is strongly influenced by soul music, garage punk, jazz and psychedelic music of the 60s and 70s. […]

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