But the results don’t consistently bear that out.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Logging Towboats and Boom Jumpers’ and ‘Stay Hidden’
Roger Allen Moody writes about the fascinating history of Maine timber harvesting and Paul Doiron has released his ninth Mike Bowditch mystery
Owner of Figgy’s in Portland wins $10,000 on ‘Chopped’
Natalie DiBenedetto is the sixth Maine chef to take the top prize.
Two Maine breweries among fastest-growing in U.S.
Lone Pine in Portland and Mast Landing in Westbrook make the annual list compiled by the Brewers Association.
Maine illustrator Melissa Sweet earns national children’s book honor
The Carle Honors celebrate her creative vision and dedication.
Maine brewer named James Beard award finalist
Rob Tod, the founder of Allagash, calls the nomination ‘a huge honor.’
Tom Clancy’s widow expands challenge of rights ownership
Tom Clancy’s widow says in a lawsuit that his estate is the exclusive owner not just of the novelist’s famous character Jack Ryan, but the rights to the character John Clark and several books.
Design students tasked with developing wood products to boost Monson’s revival
Rhode Island School of Design residencies are the latest development in the quickly rebuilding arts community.
Neighbors poised to fight skate park in South Portland
An advisory committee has ranked Legere Park as the No. 1 site for a skate park, but some Knightville neighbors say it’s the wrong location.