Italian shop owners selling mild marijuana called “cannabis light” have seen their business model upended by a recent supreme court ruling that entrepreneurs say has sewn confusion.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘The Acadia Files’ and ‘Swan Island in the Kennebec’
An excellent science tale for young readers and the first of three historical novels about early settlers in Maine
Lucky Clark On Music: Katie Matzell talks about upcoming concert
Portland-based singer-songwriter to perform July 5 at Waterville’s Castonguay Square.
J.P. Devine Movie Review: ‘Echo in the Canyon’
Film talk and musical album bouncing back from sensual Peter Max-colored 60s and 70s, Devine writes.
Where to find the best Maine swimming holes
If you’re looking for a hidden swimming hole, a natural water slide or a place to splash with the kids, we have a dozen places for you to check out in western Maine this summer.
Django Festival All Stars set for July 2
Internationally renowned jazz group will perform at the Chocolate Church Arts Center
‘Jungle Book’ to be staged in Monmouth
The Law of the Jungle Prevails in Theater at Monmouth’s “The Jungle Book” at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 29, and July 6, 13, 20, 30, Aug. 3, 6, 9 and 15, at the theater, 796 Main St. in Monmouth. Those who attend can watch Mowgli the man-cub come face-to-face with cheeky monkeys, noisy vultures, and […]
Jamie McLean Band to perform June 29
The Augusta Colonial Theater will present the Jamie McLean Band, the first show of the 2019 Front Street Music Series, at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at 139 Water St. in Augusta. As a guitarist for New Orleans royalty Aaron Neville and Dirty Dozen Brass Band he’s toured the globe playing fiery guitar everywhere from […]
Sandy River Ramblers concert set for Madison
The Sandy River Ramblers CD Release Party will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 29, in the Uptown Room at the Somerset Abbey, 98 Main St. in Madison. The band has been playing bluegrass-flavored acoustic music in Maine since 1983. Their special niche is playing original songs about Maine, mostly written by bandleader and Guitarist […]
Abstractions on view in Wiscasset
Works by seven Maine artists will be featured in “Abstrations: Looking at the World Through a Different Lens” Saturday, June 29, through July 27 at the Maine Art Gallery, 15 Warren St., in Wiscasset. Marjorie Arnett, a studio artist, published playwright and poet, and lives in Belfast. Her paintings display subdued, delicate areas in contrast […]