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Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food & Dining, Recipes
Let’s get real: with s’mores, it’s hard to go wrong
A new cookbook by Dan Whalen offers, as the subtitle says, “Gooey, Melty, Crunchy Riffs on the Campfire Classic.”
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Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Take your stuffed tomatoes to the next level
Hasselbacking, a technique where a vegetable is sliced accordion style, buttered, crumbed and baked, often is used for potatoes. The approach also works wonders on tomatoes.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
Photos: No lack of action at this year’s Topsham Fair
It’s the time of year when adults ride amusements and children manage livestock. The 165th annual Topsham Fair is is winding down after its eight-day run, including the popular Pig Scramble. Over three days, divisions of 5-, 6- and 7-year-olds stirred up dust in the fairground’s Pulling Ring in pursuit of 20-pound, or heavier, ungulates. […]
Posted inFood & Dining, Life & Culture
Healthy breakfast on a busy school morning? It’s not so hard
Try to include a mix of proteins, complex carbs from whole grains and healthy fats.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, News, Sports
Thursday’s major league notebook: White Sox, Yankees to play at ‘Field of Dreams’ in 2020
White Sox, Yankees will play at ‘Field of Dreams’ in 2020 in the first major league game played in Iowa.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World
Forest fire prevention icon Smokey Bear is turning 75
The anniversary comes as scientists warn that the world’s forests are vulnerable amid climate change.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine Authors, Uncategorized
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Living the Dream’ and ‘Pray for the Girl’
Retired warden John Ford still has some good stories to tell, and award-winning Portland author Joseph Souza has released his latest thriller
Posted inCommunity, Life & Culture
Call to artists: Imagination Runs Wild
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts announces a call to artists for the August show “Wild Things.” Artists may submit up to three works for jurying into the show. Participants are invited to respond to the theme to reflect their own interpretations. Anthony Anderson, art guide publisher, will be the juror for this exhibition. Anderson and his […]
Posted inLife & Culture, Movie Review J.P. Devine
J.P. Devine Movie Review: ‘The Farewell’
Autobiographical film a ‘true lie’ family gathering, Devine writes.